Belfast to Dublin train with Irish Rail

Sat, Jan 10
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Deutsche Bahn
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Northern Rail (3)
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Deutsche Bahn
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Northern Rail (3)
1,000+ travel companies
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Compare bus and train for Belfast to Dublin

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 141 km

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€17

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€17

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2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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Live departures

Belfast to Dublin train times

The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Dublin trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 12:14 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Irish Rail6:00 AM Belfast
2h15
8:15 AM Dublin0 transfersDirect
Irish Rail7:00 AM Belfast
2h15
9:15 AM Dublin0 transfersDirect
Irish Rail8:00 AM Belfast
2h15
10:15 AM Dublin0 transfersDirect
Irish Rail9:00 AM Belfast
2h15
11:15 AM Dublin0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Belfast to Dublin

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Trains from Belfast to Dublin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 2h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €12
Distance
141 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
€17
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
2h 13m
First train
06:00
Last train
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €12

Train companies: Irish Rail from Belfast to Dublin trainsIrish Rail trains will get you between Belfast and Dublin from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Irish Rail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
€17
Irish Rail frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Belfast to Dublin

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Dublin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
A day trip to Dublin from Belfast is worth doing with a journey time of min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a coach between Belfast and Dublin.

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