There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Lough Owel by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Lough Owel is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Lough Owel is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Lough Owel. However, there are services departing from Wellington Quay and arriving at Castle Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Lough Owel. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Mullingar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Dublin and Lough Owel is 91 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Owel without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Dublin to Lough Owel, including transfers.
Dublin to Lough Owel bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Wellington Quay station.
Dublin to Lough Owel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Owel is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lough Owel, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingar hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Wellington Quay to Castle Street hourly. Tickets cost €18–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Castle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–24
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Lough Owel bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Castle Street station.
Dublin to Lough Owel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mullingar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Lough Owel is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Dublin to Lough Owel.
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