The average train between Dundalk and Newtownabbey takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk to Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Dundalk to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Jordanstown station.
The distance between Dundalk and Newtownabbey is 80.4 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Jordanstown via Belfast Grand Central in around 1h 44m.