There are 5 ways to get from Carlingford to Dunboyne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Docklands to Dunboynetrain Ic / ...
2h 50m€49–62Drive 97 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlingford to Dunboynecar 97 km
1h 13m€18–25Line 161 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carlingford to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 161
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Drogheda Busbus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Dunboyne NSbus 105
3h 53m€40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlingford to Dundalkbus
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Docklands to Dunboynetrain Ic / ...
3h 58mBus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Carlingford to Ó Fiaich Collegebus
- Take the bus from Dundalk IT to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Dunboyne Villagebus 70
4h 8m
Carlingford to Dunboyne by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlingford to Dunboyne is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Carlingford to Dunboyne is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlingford to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Carlingford and arriving at Dunboyne NS via Dundalk Bus Stn and Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlingford to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Dunboyne via Docklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Carlingford and Dunboyne is 131 km. The road distance is 97 km.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Dunboyne without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Carlingford to Dunboyne, including transfers.
Carlingford to Dunboyne bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlingford station.
Carlingford to Dunboyne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Dunboyne is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 161 bus and bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Carlingford, Ireland and Dunboyne, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Carlingford to Dunboyne via Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, and Docklands in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlingford to Dunboyne NS via Dundalk Bus Stn and Drogheda Bus in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Docklands to Dunboyne
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Docklands to Dunboyne
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlingford to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Dunboyne NS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 046-9074830
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal
Bus from Carlingford to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Carlingford to Ó Fiaich College
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Pat Keenan Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Dundalk IT to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Aston Quay to Dunboyne Village
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Carlingford to Dunboyne bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Carlingford to Dunboyne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlingford to Dunboyne is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Carlingford to Dunboyne.
There are 1046+ hotels available in Dunboyne.












