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How to get fromDundalk to Malin Headby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Malin Head by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re
    3. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    4h 43m
    €43–63

  2. Drive 201 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dundalk to Malin Headcar car 201 km
    2h 52m
    €35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    7h 4m

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  • Distance: 293.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Malin Head, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Malin Head. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Castlerock, then drive to Malin Head. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Malin Head via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 7h 4m.

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