The average train between Castlerea and Dundalk takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 4 times a day between Castlerea and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Castlerea to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Castlerea and Dundalk is 138.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 59m.