There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Muingrevagh via Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ballina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Dublin and Downpatrick Head is 304 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head, including transfers.
Dublin to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ballina twice a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €23–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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Dublin to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Downpatrick Head is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dublin to Downpatrick Head.
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