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Line Northern · timetable

ConnollyDrogheda (MacBride)

Line Northern in Dublin — timetable, route and stops: Connolly – Drogheda (MacBride)

Rail Regular line

Line Northern runs between Connolly and Drogheda (MacBride); on weekdays the first departure is at 07:50 and the last at 17:53, every ~43 min.

  • Headway~43 min
  • First departure07:50
  • Last departure17:53
  • Average ride~64 min
  • Stops12
  • Departures per day15
  • Route length50.8 km
  • Peak~104 min
  • Off-peak~61 min
  • Saturday20 departures
  • Sunday14 departures

Rail of Dublin public transport — connects Connolly and Drogheda (MacBride), with 12 stops per direction.The first departure is at 07:50, the last at 17:53.Departures run every ~43 min, and the ride takes ~64 min on average.

Routes in this direction

Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.

B next to a time = that departure takes this route

Timetable

First

07:50

Last

17:53

Departures

15

Line Northern timetable — on weekdays
0750B54
084052B
092754
1027B
1107
Line Northern timetable — on Saturdays
0725
0820
0918
1018
1118
Line Northern timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0910
1010
1110
1210
1310
Valid from26.09.2026.
Changed26.09.2026.
Checked27.09.2026.

Stops

12 stops~64 min in total

  1. Connolly

    #999100 — Connolly

    DARTMaynoothRosslaredeparture0min

  2. Howth Junction and Donaghmede

    #999105 — Howth Junction and Donaghmede

    DART+15 min15min

  3. Clongriffin

    #999187 — Clongriffin

    +2 min17min

  4. Portmarnock

    #999111 — Portmarnock

    +3 min20min

  5. Malahide

    #999112 — Malahide

    +5 min25min

  6. Donabate

    #999113 — Donabate

    +4 min29min

  7. Rush and Lusk

    #999114 — Rush and Lusk

    +4 min33min

  8. Skerries

    #999115 — Skerries

    +6 min39min

  9. Balbriggan

    #999116 — Balbriggan

    +5 min44min

  10. Gormanston Stn

    #999117 — Gormanston Stn

    +5 min49min

  11. Laytown Station

    #999119 — Laytown Station

    +6 min55min

  12. Drogheda (MacBride)

    #999120 — Drogheda (MacBride)

    +9 min64min

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line Northern?

On weekdays the first departure from Connolly is at 07:50 and the last at 17:53. There are 15 departures in total.

Does line Northern run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 07:25 to 22:55 and on Sunday from 09:10 to 22:40.

Does line Northern run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line Northern has 14 departures from Connolly, the first at 09:10 and the last at 22:40.

How often does line Northern run?

Departures run about every 43 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.

How long is the ride on line Northern?

The whole ride takes about 64 minutes on average — from about 61 minutes off-peak to about 104 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line Northern have?

In the Connolly → Drogheda (MacBride) direction, line Northern has 12 stops.

What vehicle runs on line Northern?

Line Northern is served by a rail of Dublin public transport. Line type: regular line.

Where does line Northern start and end?

Line Northern connects Connolly and Drogheda (MacBride); pick the direction at the top of the page.

How long is the route of line Northern?

The route in this direction is about 50.8 km long.

Are there any changes on line Northern?

There are no active changes on this line right now. When they appear, they show above, next to the timetable.