The average train between Dundalk and Laytown takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk to Laytown. 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 Dundalk and Laytown. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Laytown at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Laytown station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Dundalk to Laytown train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Laytown train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laytown station.
The distance between Dundalk and Laytown is 37.2 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Laytown via Drogheda in around 41 min.