Belfast to Dublin train with Irish Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Belfast to Dublin

Showing times and prices for Apr 24

Cheapest price

€19

Average price

€19

Fastest journey

2 h 13 m

Average duration

2 h 13 m

Trains per day

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 €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.

Fast trains

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

On Thu, Apr 24 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 .

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.

06:00AM2h23

Belfast

08:23AMDublin

€191One-way

0 transfers

07:00AM2h20

Belfast

09:20AMDublin

€191One-way

0 transfers

08:00AM2h13

Belfast

10:13AMDublin

€191One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM2h13

Belfast

11:13AMDublin

€191One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM2h13

Belfast

12:13PMDublin

€191One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Belfast to Dublin

United Kingdom

Ireland

Trains from Belfast to Dublin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.

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

140 km

Average train duration

2h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

€19

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 13m

First train

06:00

Last train

21:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €12

FAQs: Trains from Belfast to Dublin

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