The average train between Dundalk and Portobello takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk to Portobello. 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 Portobello. 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 Portobello at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Portobello station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Dundalk to Portobello train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Portobello train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Dundalk and Portobello is 75 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Translink operates a train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 57 min. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.