The average train between Merrion Square and Dundalk takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Merrion Square 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 Merrion Square and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrion Square is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

1h 42m • 1 change
Arrives next day

1h 46m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Merrion Square to Dundalk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merrion Square to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Merrion Square station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dundalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Merrion Square to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Merrion Square to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Merrion Square and Dundalk is 74.2 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 59 min. Translink also services this route hourly.