The average train between Dundalk and Maynooth takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk to Maynooth. 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 Maynooth. 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 Maynooth at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Maynooth station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Dundalk to Maynooth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Maynooth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Maynooth station.
The distance between Dundalk and Maynooth is 69.6 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Maynooth via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 57m.