The average train between Dundalk and Castlerea takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Castlerea. 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 Dundalk and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 8:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 23m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 37m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Castlerea station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Dundalk to Castlerea train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Castlerea train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Dundalk and Castlerea is 138.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Castlerea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 19m.