There are 5 ways to get from Clones to Dundalk by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus 270
- Take the train from Portadown to Dundalktrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2h 41m€9–12Drive 64 km
- Drive from Clones to Dundalkcar 64 km
55 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clones to Dundalktaxi 64 km
55 min€90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Clones Diamond to Monaghan SCbus Gm13
- Take the bus from Dawson Street to Ó Fiaich Collegebus Dk01
2h 46mLine 176 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Clones to Cavan Cathdrlbus 176
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus 170
3h 21m
Clones to Dundalk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clones to Dundalk is to bus and train which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Clones to Dundalk is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Clones to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Clones Diamond and arriving at Stapleton Place via Dawson Street and Ó Fiaich College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Clones and Dundalk is 119 km. The road distance is 64 km.
The best way to get from Clones to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs €9 - €12.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Clones to Dundalk, including transfers.
Clones to Dundalk bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Clones Diamond station.
Clones to Dundalk bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at Monaghan SC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clones to Dundalk is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Clones to Dundalk.
There are 244+ hotels available in Dundalk.
What companies run services between Clones, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clones Diamond to Stapleton Place via Monaghan SC, Dawson Street, and Ó Fiaich College in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portadown to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Jubilee Road to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 049 433 0917
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Clones Diamond to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- 868170966
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eamon McEntee
Bus from Dawson Street to Ó Fiaich College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Eamon McEntee
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Clones to Cavan Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Cootehill-Call-A-Cab
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2963
Harry Gibson Taxis
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2211
Kelkabs
- Phone
- +44 28 6772 3222
Michael Maguire Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 28 6772 1621
Skea Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 6772 2446
Call-A-Car
- Phone
- +353 47 84 300
- Website
- callacar.littleireland.ie
Carn Hackneys
- Phone
- +353 47 71 122
Mr T Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 772 5874
Breffni Taxis Cavan
- Phone
- +353 874137442
Kellys Quality Cabs
- Phone
- +353 49 433 2876
Presto Cabs & Mini Bus Hire
- Phone
- +353 863758139
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