The average train between Limerick Junction and Dundalk takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick Junction 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 every 4 hours between Limerick Junction and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick Junction is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Limerick Junction to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Dundalk is 204.7 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 16m.