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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~20 min
  • First departure05:27
  • Last departure22:05
  • Average ride~61 min
  • Stops12
  • Departures per day34
  • Route length50.8 km
  • Peak~96 min
  • Off-peak~59 min
  • Saturday22 departures
  • Sunday15 departures

Rail of Dublin public transport — connects Connolly and Drogheda (MacBride), with 12 stops per direction.The first departure is at 05:27, the last at 22:05.Departures run every ~20 min, and the ride takes ~61 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

05:27

Last

22:05

Departures

34

Line Northern timetable — on weekdays
0527
060522273755
07023652
0820
090043
Line Northern timetable — on Saturdays
062040
0743
080548
0948
1048
Line Northern timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0740
0845
0957
1045
1145
Valid from26.09.2026.
Changed26.09.2026.
Checked27.09.2026.

Stops

12 stops~61 min in total
  1. departure0min
  2. +6 min6min
  3. +5 min11min
  4. +4 min15min
  5. +6 min21min
  6. +7 min28min
  7. +4 min32min
  8. +6 min38min
  9. +4 min42min
  10. +3 min45min
  11. Howth Junction and Donaghmede

    #999105 — Howth Junction and Donaghmede

    DART+3 min48min

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line Northern?

On weekdays the first departure from Drogheda (MacBride) is at 05:27 and the last at 22:05. There are 34 departures in total.

Does line Northern run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 06:20 to 22:10 and on Sunday from 07:40 to 22:00.

Does line Northern run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line Northern has 15 departures from Drogheda (MacBride), the first at 07:40 and the last at 22:00.

How often does line Northern run?

Departures run about every 20 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 61 minutes on average — from about 59 minutes off-peak to about 96 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line Northern have?

In the Drogheda (MacBride) → Connolly 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.