There are 4 ways to get from Buncrana to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 5m€35–51Drive 170.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Buncrana to Dundalkcar 170.3 km
2h 23m€29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Airport Zone 16bus 933 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
6h 1m€40–51
Buncrana to Dundalk by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Dundalk is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Buncrana to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Buncrana to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Cockhill Rd and arriving at Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Buncrana to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Buncrana and Dundalk is 268 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.
The best way to get from Buncrana to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Buncrana to Dundalk, including transfers.
Buncrana to Dundalk bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Cockhill Rd station.
Buncrana to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Buncrana to Dundalk is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Buncrana, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Buncrana to Dundalk via Londonderry and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Cockhill Rd to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Buncrana to Dundalk bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Buncrana to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buncrana to Dundalk is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Buncrana to Dundalk.
There are 252+ hotels available in Dundalk.