There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Newtownforbes by bus, train, 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.
Dublin to Newtownforbes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Newtownforbes is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Newtownforbes is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Newtownforbes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Newtownforbes. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Longford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Dublin and Newtownforbes is 145 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Newtownforbes without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs €20 - €28.
The bus from Dublin Busáras to Newtownforbes takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Newtownforbes train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Newtownforbes is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Newtownforbes, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Newtownforbes every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Longford hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Newtownforbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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 Best ways to travel around Australia, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Newtownforbes station.
Dublin to Newtownforbes train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Longford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Newtownforbes is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Dublin to Newtownforbes.
There are 74+ hotels available in Newtownforbes.