There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
6h 44m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
7h 35m€36–51Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Ashford Castlecar 230.9 km
3h 35m€41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
8h 46m€44–68
Dundalk to Ashford Castle by train, tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Cong via Airport Zone 11 and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Claremorris via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Dundalk and Ashford Castle is 346 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Dundalk to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Dundalk to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Ashford Castle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Ashford Castle via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 11, Claremorris, and Cong in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dundalk to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Ashford Castle is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Dundalk to Ashford Castle.
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