The average train between Howth and Dundalk takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Howth 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 Howth and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Howth to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
Howth to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Howth and Dundalk is 72.1 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Howth to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 48m.