There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Killaloe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Rathdowney
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Birdhilltrain Ic
5h 20m€43–60Drive 216.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Killaloecar 216.4 km
3h 8m€37–54Bus via UL Student Ctr
- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctrbus 300
6h 1m€38–50Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h 42m€45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Nenaghbus 735
6h 56m€40–55
Dundalk to Killaloe by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Killaloe is to bus via UL Student Ctr which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Killaloe is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Killaloe. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Ballina via Burgh Quay and UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Killaloe. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Birdhill via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Dundalk and Killaloe is 271 km. The road distance is 216.4 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Killaloe without a car is to train via Rathdowney which takes 5h 20m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Dundalk to Killaloe, including transfers.
Dundalk to Killaloe bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Killaloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Killaloe is to train via Rathdowney which takes 5h 20m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via UL Student Ctr, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Killaloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Killaloe via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Ballybrophy, and Birdhill in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Ballina via Cathal Brugha St, Burgh Quay, and UL Student Ctr in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €18–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Killaloe bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Killaloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Killaloe is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dundalk to Killaloe.
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