The average train between Laytown and Dundalk takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Laytown 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 Laytown and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Laytown is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Laytown station and arriving at Dundalk station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Laytown to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
Laytown to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Laytown and Dundalk is 37.2 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Laytown to Dundalk via Drogheda in around 49 min.