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How to get fromDublin to Malin Headby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Malin Head by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re
    3. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    5h 43m
    €50–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Carndonaghbus bus 933 / ...
    6h 53m
    €28–37

  3. Drive 281.8 km

    1. Drive from Dublin to Malin Headcar car 281.8 km
    3h 45m
    €48–70

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    8h 4m

  5. Bus via Letterkenny

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Malinbus bus 951
    8h 17m

Dublin to Malin Head by bus and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Malin Head, Ireland?

Mc Ginley Coach Travel operates a bus from Parnell Square Nth to Carndonagh 4 times a day. Tickets cost €26–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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