The average train between Killarney and Dundalk takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Killarney 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 5 times a day between Killarney and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Killarney is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Mallow and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Killarney to Dundalk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Killarney station and arriving at Dundalk station via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Killarney to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
Killarney to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Killarney and Dundalk is 298.6 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Killarney to Dundalk via Mallow, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 14m.