There are 3 ways to get from Coleraine to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h€27–38Drive 143.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Coleraine to Dundalkcar 143.4 km
2h 1m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 162
4h 26m
Coleraine to Dundalk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Dundalk Bus Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Coleraine and Dundalk is 192 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Coleraine to Dundalk, including transfers.
Coleraine to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Coleraine to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Coleraine to Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Dundalk Bus Stn via Monaghan Bus Station and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- 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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Coleraine to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Coleraine to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Dundalk is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Coleraine to Dundalk.
There are 251+ hotels available in Dundalk.