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How to Book Train Travel From Dublin to Belfast

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the second largest city occupying the Island of Ireland. In Galeic, the city is known as Béal Feirste to mean "mouth of the Farset" indicating its location on the river of the same name. Belfast is a unique blend of the past and the present, being inhabited since the Bronze Age and containing the world's largest dry dock. Train travel from Dublin to Belfast is both fast and easy.

Appropriate visas
Computer with Internet access to make reservations
Valid passport

Instructions

Book Your Train Tickets From Dublin to Belfast
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  Check a map for the best route to Dublin Connelly train station either by car, ARROW Dublin Suburban train services or Intercity train services.
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  Book a train reservation with Intercity or ARROW Dublin Suburban train services to the Dublin Connolly station, if necessary, by visiting the Irish Rail Web site (see Resources).
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  Use the Irish Rail Web site to book your train travel from Dublin Connelly to Belfast Central. Up to 6 direct trains are available per day with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.
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  Check the Irish Rail Web site shortly before departing for the Dublin Connelly station for any updates or news on travel alerts or delays that might affect your travel plans.
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  Know that the Irish Rail Web site often offers a number of discounted fares, including discounts for students and senior citizens.