Taking the train from Dundalk to Dublin is an easy way to get from the northeast of the country to the capital when you are visiting Ireland.
Rail services on this route depart from Dundalk station and arrive at Dublin Connolly station. Connolly is located right in the heart of Dublin, and when you arrive you can connect to many forms of public transportation to complete your journey.
All trains from Dundalk to Dublin are direct and require no changes. They are run by Irish Rail, which offers a mix of InterCity and commuter trains on this route. InterCity services are the faster of the two.
Trains from Dundalk to Dublin leave up twice per hour, making it easy to travel at any time of day.
The journey time on this route depends on which departure time you choose and whether you take an InterCity train or a commuter one. The travel time on InterCity services ranges from 50 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes, and the travel time on commuter trains ranges from 55 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The cost of a single train ticket depends on what kind of train you take. InterCity fares are 20 euros for standard class and can be purchased online in advance. Tickets for commuter trains from Dundalk to Dublin are available for purchase at the station when you arrive in Ireland. Discounts are available for qualifying passengers.