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The average train between Ireland and Belfast Central Station takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Ireland to Belfast Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
2h 53m
£23–34

Ireland to Belfast Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Ireland and Belfast Central Station. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Belfast Central Station at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink11h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ireland to Belfast Central Station? 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.

Map of how to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Ireland and Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland?

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.

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