The average train between Dundalk and Holywood takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk to Holywood. 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 Dundalk and Holywood. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Holywood at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Holywood station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Dundalk to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Holywood station.
The distance between Dundalk and Holywood is 80.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Holywood via Belfast Great Central in around 1h 38m.