The average train between Roscommon and Dundalk takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon 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 4 times a day between Roscommon and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Roscommon to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Roscommon and Dundalk is 123.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 52m.