There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Lifford 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 Liffordbus 32
3h 39m€30–41Drive 128.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Liffordcar 128.5 km
1h 44m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 19m€31–44Train, line 75 bus, bus
- Take the train from Dundalk to Portadowntrain Ic
- Take the bus from Castle Street to Dungannon Bus Stationbus 75 / ...
- Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Strabane Bus Stationbus 273
4h 49m
Dundalk to Lifford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Lifford is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Lifford is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Lifford. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Bus Stn and arriving at Lifford via Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Lifford. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Dundalk and Lifford is 134 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Lifford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Dundalk to Lifford, including transfers.
Dundalk to Lifford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Lifford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Lifford is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Lifford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Lifford via Monaghan Bus Stn in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Strabane Bus Station via Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 5h 19m.
- 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
Train from Dundalk to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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/
Train from Dundalk to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- 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 Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Castle Street to Dungannon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Lifford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Lifford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Lifford is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Dundalk to Lifford.
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