There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
4h 34m€70–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
6h 23m€40–55Drive 266.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Downpatrick Headcar 266.8 km
3h 24m€45–65Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 43m€44–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus 458
8h 1m€48–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €65.
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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ballina via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
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 4h 34m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 4h 34m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 49m. 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 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–29
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
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More Questions & Answers
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 Manulla Junction 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.
There are 112+ hotels available in Downpatrick Head.



