The average train between Munster and Belfast takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Munster 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 every 3 hours between Munster and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munster is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Munster 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.
No, there is no direct train from Munster to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Munster station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Munster to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Munster to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Munster and Belfast is 311.3 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 24m.