The average train between Dublin and Newtownabbey takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Dublin to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Dublin and Newtownabbey is 149.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.