There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Dowra by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dowrabus 566
5h 30m€22–46Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus 109X
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus 929
5h 46mDrive 173.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Dowracar 173.8 km
2h 10m€30–43
Dublin to Dowra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dowra is to train and bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dowra is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Dowra. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Dowra via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Dublin and Dowra is 265 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dowra without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €21 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dublin to Dowra, including transfers.
Dublin to Dowra bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Dowra bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Dowra is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Dublin to Dowra.
There are 254+ hotels available in Dowra.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dowra, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dublin Busáras to Dowra via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dowra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dowra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.