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Direct trains from Dublin: 120 destinations with no change
From Dublin, you can reach 120 stations in 2 countries without changing trains, including 5 abroad and 0 by night train. Journey times, trains per day and departure station: every figure comes from the official operator timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026.
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Major cities in Ireland by direct train from Dublin
| City | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda (MacBride) | 29 min | 44 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Maynooth | 30 min | 47 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Bray (Daly) | 37 min | 87 per day | Dublin Connolly | DART, Irish Rail |
| Portlaoise | 41 min | 28 per day | Dublin Heuston | Commuter, Intercity, Irish Rail |
| Dundalk (Clarke) | 51 min | 20 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Thurles | 1h 05min | 18 per day | Dublin Heuston | Intercity, Irish Rail |
| Athlone | 1h 19min | 14 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
| Limerick Junction | 1h 26min | 15 per day | Dublin Heuston | Intercity, Irish Rail |
| Kilkenny (MacDonagh) | 1h 26min | 8 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
| Waterford (Plunkett) | 1h 49min | 8 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
| Mallow | 1h 52min | 15 per day | Dublin Heuston | Intercity, Irish Rail |
| Galway (Ceannt) | 2h 18min | 10 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
| Cork (Kent) | 2h 23min | 14 per day | Dublin Heuston | Intercity |
| Wexford (O Hanrahan) | 2h 30min | 4 per day | Dublin Pearse | Irish Rail |
| Rosslare Europort | 2h 55min | 4 per day | Dublin Pearse | Irish Rail |
| Killarney | 3h 01min | 1 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
| Sligo (MacDiarmada) | 3h 03min | 8 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Westport | 3h 14min | 3 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
| Tralee Casement Station | 3h 42min | 1 per day | Dublin Heuston | Irish Rail |
Abroad: direct destinations from Dublin
United Kingdom
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newry | 1h 12min | 14 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Portadown | 1h 38min | 14 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Lurgan | 1h 48min | 1 per week | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Lisburn | 2h 05min | 1 per week | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
| Belfast | 2h 08min | 14 per day | Dublin Connolly | Irish Rail |
Night trains from Dublin
No direct night train from Dublin in the official timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026.
Which Dublin station for which destination?
- Dublin Connolly: 80 direct destinations. Main ones: Boyle, Ballymote, Collooney, Sligo (MacDiarmada), Grand Canal Dock, Howth Junction and Donaghmede.
- Dublin Pearse: 69 direct destinations. Main ones: Grand Canal Dock, Howth Junction and Donaghmede, Killester, Harmonstown, Raheny, Kilbarrack.
- Dublin Tara Street: 69 direct destinations. Main ones: Grand Canal Dock, Howth Junction and Donaghmede, Dun Laoghaire (Mallin), Clontarf Road, Killester, Harmonstown.
- Dublin Heuston: 47 direct destinations. Main ones: Mallow, Limerick Junction, Cork (Kent), Athenry, Galway (Ceannt), Oranmore.
What this page does not count
- For Ireland, the timetables of all passenger rail companies are included.
- Abroad, only trains published in our sources are shown: some international trains may be missing.
- Coaches are not counted, even when sold by rail companies.
Method and sources
Figures are calculated by TrainsNews from the official planned timetables published as open data by Iarnród Éireann (TFI) (CC BY 4.0), for 2 to 29 November 2026. A train is direct when you stay on board from the departure station to the arrival station. The number of trains is a daily average over these four weeks, weekends included; the journey time is the fastest one. Timetables change with engineering works and public holidays: always check your train with the operator before you travel. These figures are updated every month.
Frequently asked questions
How many cities can you reach by direct train from Dublin?
From 2 to 29 November 2026, the official timetables let you reach 120 stations with no change from Dublin, in 2 countries, including 5 stations abroad.
Which major city has the most direct trains from Dublin?
Bray (Daly): 87 per day on average, with a fastest journey of 37 min, from Dublin Connolly.
What is the furthest destination by direct train from Dublin?
Killarney, 262 km as the crow flies: 3h 01min for the fastest journey, 1 per day.
Are there night trains from Dublin?
Not in the official timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026: no station is served by a direct night train from Dublin in that period.
Are these timetables reliable?
They come straight from the official timetables published by the rail companies, with no estimates. They are planned timetables: a train can be cancelled or changed at short notice. Always check your train with the operator before you travel.
Data for 2 to 29 November 2026, calculated on 29 October 2026. Sources: Iarnród Éireann (TFI) (CC BY 4.0). Independent site, not affiliated with the companies mentioned.
