The average train between Dalkey and Dundalk takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Dalkey 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 Dalkey and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Dalkey to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
Dalkey to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Dalkey and Dundalk is 82.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Dalkey to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 58m.