There are 2 ways to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.
The distance between Downpatrick and Kilmessan is 197 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan without a car is to line 215 bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Kilmessan is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Downpatrick to Kilmessan.
There are 177+ hotels available in Kilmessan.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Kilmessan, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Downpatrick to Kilmessan. However, you can take the line 215 bus to Belfast Bedford Street, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Drogheda, then take the taxi to Kilmessan. Alternatively, you can drive from Downpatrick to Kilmessan in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
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