The average train between Dundalk and Poyntzpass takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Poyntzpass. 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 3 times a day between Dundalk and Poyntzpass. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Poyntzpass at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

8h 44m • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Poyntzpass. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Poyntzpass station via Newry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Dundalk to Poyntzpass train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Poyntzpass train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Poyntzpass station.
The distance between Dundalk and Poyntzpass is 32.8 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Poyntzpass via Newry in around 1h 26m.