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Trip Overview

The average train between Monkstown, County Dublin and Belfast takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Monkstown, County Dublin 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.

3h 9m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
2h 49m
£19–28

Monkstown, County Dublin to Belfast train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Monkstown, County Dublin and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monkstown, County Dublin is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)8h 1m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 53m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)8h 54m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Monkstown, County Dublin to Belfast? 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.

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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Monkstown, County Dublin, IE-D, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

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.

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