The average train between Portrush and Dundalk takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 Portrush and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Dundalk station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Portrush to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Portrush and Dundalk is 135 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Portrush to Dundalk via Coleraine and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 6m.