The average train between Newtownabbey and Dublin takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Newtownabbey to Dublin. 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 Newtownabbey and Dublin. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownabbey is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Dublin at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newtownabbey to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Newtownabbey station and arriving at Dublin station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Newtownabbey to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Newtownabbey to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Newtownabbey and Dublin is 149.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly.