Belfast to Dublin by train
Dublin lies 142 km (88 mi) south of Belfast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 38 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Ireland rail, over roughly 173 km (108 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Belfast | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Population | 348,005 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Stations on record | Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station, City Hospital railway station, Botanic railway station | Dublin Connolly railway station, Dublin Pearse railway station, Dublin Heuston railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Dublin
Crossing from United Kingdom into Ireland: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Belfast to Dublin
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Staying in Dublin
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin. Of the 589 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 14 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 848,570 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dublin
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Dublin from Belfast?
142 km (88 mi) in a straight line, south of Belfast; by road roughly 173 km (108 mi).
How long does it take to get from Belfast to Dublin by train?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belfast and Dublin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dublin?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dublin?
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.