The average train between Ireland and Lisburn takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ireland to Lisburn. 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 Ireland and Lisburn. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Lisburn at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Ireland station and arriving at Lisburn station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Ireland to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Ireland to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Ireland and Lisburn is 224.4 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.