The average train between Coleraine and Dundalk takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Coleraine 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 Coleraine and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coleraine is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Coleraine station and arriving at Dundalk station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Coleraine to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Coleraine to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Coleraine and Dundalk is 127 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Coleraine to Dundalk via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 12m.