The average train between County Clare and Dundalk takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare 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 3 times a day between County Clare and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 14m • 3 changes


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15h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from County Clare to Dundalk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
County Clare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
County Clare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between County Clare and Dundalk is 214.8 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Dundalk via Limerick, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 23m.