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How to get fromBuncrana to Dundalkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Buncrana to Dundalk by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train Ic
    4h 13m
    €35–51

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 212 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train Ic
    5h 39m
    €20–30

  3. Drive  170.3 km

    1. Drive from Buncrana to Dundalkcar car 170.3 km
    2h 23m
    €30–44

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Letterkenny Busbus bus 951
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Castleblayneybus bus 32
    6h
    €34–63

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Airport Zone 16bus bus 933 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    6h
    €40–51

Buncrana to Dundalk by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Dundalk Bus Stn via Letterkenny Bus and Castleblayney in around 6h.

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