The average train between Belfast and Dundalk takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Dundalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Belfast and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 10:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast station and arriving at Dundalk station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Belfast to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Belfast and Dundalk is 73.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalk hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours.
