There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Leitrim by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore Ebus 929
4h 43mDrive 133.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Leitrimcar 133.9 km
2h 2m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h 14m€28–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Leitrim is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Leitrim is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Stn and arriving at Leitrim via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Dundalk and Leitrim is 145 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Leitrim without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Dundalk to Leitrim, including transfers.
Dundalk to Leitrim bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Stn station.
Dundalk to Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Leitrim is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dundalk Stn to Leitrim via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore E in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Leitrim via Dublin Connolly, Carrick On Shannon, and Carrick-on-Snn Stn in around 5h 14m.
- 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 Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore E
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Leitrim bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Leitrim is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dundalk to Leitrim.
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