The average train between Malahide and Belfast takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Malahide 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 Malahide and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Malahide is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Malahide station and arriving at Belfast station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Malahide to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
Malahide to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Malahide and Belfast is 128.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Malahide to Belfast Great Central via Drogheda Macbride in around 2h 36m.