The average train between Thurles and Dundalk takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Thurles 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 every 2 hours between Thurles and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Thurles to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Thurles and Dundalk is 173.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h.