The average train between Limerick and Dundalk takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 Limerick and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Limerick to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Limerick and Dundalk is 208.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 43m.
