There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 4m€30–44Drive 165.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlerea to Dundalkcar 165.2 km
2h 28m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Ballinamore Ebus
- Take the bus from Ballinamore E to Cavan Bus Stnbus 929
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus 170
5h 47m
Castlerea to Dundalk by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Dundalk is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Dundalk Stn via Ballinamore E and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Castlerea and Dundalk is 275 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Castlerea to Dundalk, including transfers.
Castlerea to Dundalk bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Dundalk is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Dundalk Stn via Ballinamore E and Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Castlerea to Ballinamore E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Ballinamore E to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Castlerea to Dundalk bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at Ballinamore E station.
Castlerea to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Dundalk is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Castlerea to Dundalk.
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