The average train between Dublin and Dundalk takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin 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 Dublin and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin station and arriving at Dundalk station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Dublin to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Dublin and Dundalk is 75 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 59 min. Translink also services this route hourly.
