The average train between Laytown and Belfast takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Laytown to Belfast. 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 Laytown and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Laytown is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Laytown station and arriving at Belfast station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Laytown to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda Macbride station.
Laytown to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Laytown and Belfast is 103.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Translink operates a train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.