There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Louth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
2h 22m€24–34Drive 93 km
cheapest- Drive from Belfast to Louthcar 93 km
1h 3m€17–25Bus, line 160 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
- Take the bus from Newry Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 160 / ...
4h 9m€25–35
Belfast to Louth by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Louth is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Louth is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Louth. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Louth via Newry Bus Stn and Dundalk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Louth. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dundalk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Belfast and Louth is 104 km. The road distance is 93 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Louth without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Belfast to Louth, including transfers.
Belfast to Louth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Louth is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 160 bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Louth via Newry Bus Station, Newry Bus Stn, and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Newry Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Louth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry Bus Station.
Belfast to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Louth is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Belfast to Louth.
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