There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Rathdrum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
3h 27m€19–27Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
4h 4m€15–18Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Sq Westbus 100X
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq North to Arklow Wbus 2
4h 59m€32–48Drive 140.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Rathdrumcar 140.3 km
1h 40m€25–36
Dundalk to Rathdrum by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Rathdrum is to bus and train which costs €15 - €18 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Rathdrum via Merrion Sq North and Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Rathdrum via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Dundalk and Rathdrum is 149 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Dundalk to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Dundalk to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Rathdrum is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Rathdrum via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Rathdrum via Merrion Sq West, Merrion Sq North, and Arklow W in around 4h 59m.
- 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 Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Merrion Sq West station.
Dundalk to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Rathdrum is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Dundalk to Rathdrum.
There are 118+ hotels available in Rathdrum.



