There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Lough Derg by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 547 bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumnabus 547
3h 40m€15–21Bus
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Nenaghbus 735
3h 56m€15–22Drive 151.6 km
- Drive from Dublin to Portumnacar 151.6 km
2h 2m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain Ic
4h 23m€18–27
Dublin to Lough Derg by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Lough Derg is to train and line 547 bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Lough Derg is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from George's Quay and arriving at Dromineer via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Nenagh via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Dublin and Lough Derg is 190 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Derg without a car is to train and line 547 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Dublin to Lough Derg, including transfers.
Dublin to Lough Derg bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Derg is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lough Derg, IE-CE, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Nenagh every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Dromineer via Ballybrophy, Nenagh, and Nenagh in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumna
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Lough Derg bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
Dublin to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Lough Derg is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dublin to Lough Derg.
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