The average train between Northern Ireland and Dundalk takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Northern Ireland 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 hourly between Northern Ireland and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 10:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northern Ireland station and arriving at Dundalk station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Northern Ireland to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Northern Ireland to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Dundalk is 74.1 km. The road distance is 93 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk hourly. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Translink also services this route hourly.