The average train between Portmarnock and Dundalk takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portmarnock 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 3 hours between Portmarnock and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Portmarnock is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

51 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Portmarnock to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock station and arriving at Dundalk station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Portmarnock to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portmarnock station.
Portmarnock to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Portmarnock and Dundalk is 66.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Portmarnock to Dundalk via Drogheda in around 1h 16m.