There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Louth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 9m€23–33Drive 84.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Dublin to Louthcar 84.7 km
58 min€15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
2h 21m€17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Louthtaxi 84.7 km
58 min€120–150Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Holles Street to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
3h 1m€26–37
Dublin to Louth by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Louth is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Louth is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Louth. However, there are services departing from Abbey St and arriving at Louth via Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Louth. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Dundalk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Dublin and Louth is 97 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Louth without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Dublin to Louth, including transfers.
Dublin to Louth bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Abbey St station.
Dublin to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Louth is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 59 min. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Collins Coaches operates a bus from Abbey St to Ardee hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Abbey St to Ardee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Holles Street to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Louth bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Ardee station.
Dublin to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Louth is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Dublin to Louth.
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