There are 6 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 41m€43–60Drive 216.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Killaloecar 216.4 km
3h 8m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctrbus 300
6h€38–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Nenaghbus 735
6h 21m€37–51Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
6h 29m€45–65Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Nenaghbus 72
8h 55m€64–93
Dundalk to Killaloe by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Killaloe is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h.
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.
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 41m.
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 41m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h.
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 41m. 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.
- 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 Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
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 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 Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- 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 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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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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