There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Roscrea by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
4h 12m€24–35Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
4h 45m€19–23Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
4h 37m€26–38Drive 169.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Roscreacar 169.3 km
2h 34m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to N Wall Quaybus 100X
- Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
4h 48m€26–36
Dundalk to Roscrea by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Roscrea is to bus via Dublin which costs €19 - €23 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Roscrea is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Roscrea via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Dundalk and Roscrea is 214 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Roscrea without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dundalk to Roscrea, including transfers.
Dundalk to Roscrea bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Roscrea is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €19 - €23 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Roscrea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Roscrea Aby St via Cathal Brugha St and George's Quay in around 4h 45m.
- 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 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from N Wall Quay to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to N Wall Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Roscrea bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Roscrea is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Dundalk to Roscrea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Roscrea.






