The average train between Maynooth and Dundalk takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Maynooth 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 2 hours between Maynooth and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Maynooth to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Maynooth and Dundalk is 69.6 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Maynooth to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 2h 7m.