The average train between Malahide and Holywood takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Malahide to Holywood. 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 Holywood. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Malahide is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Holywood at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malahide to Holywood? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Malahide station and arriving at Holywood station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Malahide to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
Malahide to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Malahide and Holywood is 133.9 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Malahide to Holywood via Drogheda and Belfast Great Central in around 2h 55m.