The average train between Leinster and Belfast takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Leinster 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 Leinster and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Leinster is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Belfast at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leinster to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Leinster station and arriving at Belfast station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Leinster to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Skerries station.
Leinster to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Leinster and Belfast is 174.5 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Skerries to Belfast Grand Central via Drogheda in around 2h 10m.