There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Cong 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 28m€34–49Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
7h 15m€30–39Drive 230.5 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Congcar 230.5 km
3h 31m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
7h 19m€36–51
Dundalk to Cong by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Cong is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €40 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Cong is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Cong. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Cong via Crampton Quay and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Cong. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Claremorris via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Dundalk and Cong is 344 km. The road distance is 230.5 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Cong without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Dundalk to Cong, including transfers.
Dundalk to Cong bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Cong is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Cong, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Cong via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, and Claremorris Stn in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cong via Cathal Brugha St, Crampton Quay, and Claremorris in around 7h 15m.
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Citylink
- 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 Cong bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Cong is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Dundalk to Cong.
There are 120+ hotels available in Cong.