There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Letterkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 162
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 32
4h 3m€32–44Drive 153 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Letterkennycar 153 km
2h 2m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 36m€42–62
Dundalk to Letterkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Letterkenny is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Bus Stn and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Dundalk and Letterkenny is 159 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Letterkenny without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Dundalk to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Dundalk to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Letterkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Letterkenny is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Letterkenny Bus via Monaghan Bus Stn in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to ATU Letterkenny via Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Letterkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Letterkenny is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dundalk to Letterkenny.
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