Cheapest month
Up to 94%The cheapest time to travel is April (€3.61); the most expensive is May (€7.01).
Trains from Dundalk to Shankill
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- Average duration 2h 3m
- Connections per day 16
- Distance 88 km
- CO₂ per person 1 kg
train from Dundalk to Shankill
The journey from Dundalk to Shankill is about 88 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 3m with 16 connections per day.
| Trip duration | 2h 3m |
|---|---|
| Connections per day | 16 |
| First departure | 05:40 AM |
| Last departure | 09:20 PM |
| Distance | 88 km |
| Departure | Dundalk |
| Arrival | Shankill |
| Travel operator | Irish Rail Irish Rail |
When to book from Dundalk to Shankill
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Dundalk to Shankill by train, with medians around €3.61 versus about €7.01 in May (roughly a 94% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Irish Rail is the national railway operator in Ireland, providing passenger services throughout the country. With an extensive network spanning over 2,400km of railway lines, Irish Rail connects major cities and villages like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The company operates a modern fleet of trains, including intercity and commuter services such as InterCity, Commuter and DART, and provides various ticket options to accommodate different needs and budgets.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 6.16kg
bus 6.6kg
flight 17.6kg
carpool 14.08kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Dundalk to Shankill?
The train journey between Dundalk and Shankill emits 6.16kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Dundalk and Shankill?
Taking the train between Dundalk and Shankill saves 11.44kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.44kg compared to the bus and 7.92kg compared to the car.
FAQ
Dundalk and Shankill are 88 km apart.
The journey from Dundalk to Shankill takes about 2h 3m on average. The fastest option takes 1h 46m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Irish Rail.
There are about 16 connections per day from Dundalk to Shankill.
The first train from Dundalk to Shankill leaves at 05:40 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Dundalk to Shankill leaves at 09:20 PM. Check times on your travel date.
There are about 0 direct connections from Dundalk to Shankill.
The shortest train journey between Dundalk and Shankill takes 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dundalk and Shankill.
The train journey from Dundalk to Shankill generates 1 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €3.61, while May is among the most expensive (about €7.01).