The cheapest and fastest trains from Belfast to Dublin
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
141 km
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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 8 trains that leave Belfast for Dublin on Sun, Jul 12, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
8:05 AM2h15Belfast10:20 AMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
10:05 AM2h10Belfast12:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM2h10Belfast2:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
2:05 PM2h10Belfast4:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM2h10Belfast6:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
10:05 AM2h10Belfast12:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM2h10Belfast2:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
2:05 PM2h10Belfast4:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM2h10Belfast6:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 transfers
5:05 PM2h10Belfast7:15 PMDublin€231One-way0 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 bus with prices starting from €12. 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 141 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€23 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Belfast to Dublin
Trains from Belfast to Dublin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 12 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 10m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Translink from Belfast to Dublin trainsTranslink 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.
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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.

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