Belfast to Dublin train with Irish Rail

Tue, Feb 24
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1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Belfast to Dublin

Showing times and prices for Feb 25

Cheapest price

€17

Average price

€17

Fastest journey

2 h 13 m

Average duration

2 h 13 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

141 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Belfast to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Belfast to Dublin will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Belfast for Dublin on Wed, Feb 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Feb 25 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .

On Wed, Feb 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Irish Rail
06:00AM2h23
Belfast
08:23AMDublin
171One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
07:00AM2h20
Belfast
09:20AMDublin
171One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
08:00AM2h13
Belfast
10:13AMDublin
171One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
09:00AM2h13
Belfast
11:13AMDublin
171One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
10:00AM2h13
Belfast
12:13PMDublin
171One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 141 km

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Bus

€17

Average price

Cheapest

€18

Average price

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Belfast to Dublin train times

The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Dublin trains for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 5:06 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Irish Rail9:00 PM Belfast
2h13
11:13 PM Dublin0 transfersDirect

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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 €13 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 €13
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 €13

Train companies: Irish Rail from Belfast to Dublin trainsIrish Rail trains will get you between Belfast and Dublin from €13. 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
Cheap train tickets from Belfast to Dublin can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Belfast to Dublin is €17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Belfast to Dublin is 2h 13m to travel the 141 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Belfast to Dublin leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Belfast to Dublin leaves at 9:00 PM.
Yes,there are 10 direct trains a day from Belfast to Dublin with Irish Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Belfast to Dublin, you can count on Irish Rail for the best way to get you to Dublin. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Belfast and Dublin and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Dublin from Belfast is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 13m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Belfast and Dublin including taking a train and bus.

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