The average train between Dublin and Londonderry takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Londonderry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dublin and Londonderry. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Londonderry at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 42m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 42m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 42m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Dublin to Londonderry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Londonderry station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Dublin to Londonderry train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Londonderry train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Londonderry station.
The distance between Dublin and Londonderry is 197.6 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 47m.