There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Tuam 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 Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus 721
4h 42m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 58m€43–63Drive 199.8 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Tuamcar 199.8 km
2h 56m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Tuam Vicar Stbus 65
5h 6m€42–58Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus 721
5h 15m€34–47
Dundalk to Tuam by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Tuam is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Tuam is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Stn and arriving at Tuam Vicar St via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Dundalk and Tuam is 277 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Tuam without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dundalk to Tuam, including transfers.
Dundalk to Tuam bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Stn station.
Dundalk to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Tuam is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Tuam Vicar St via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk Stn to Tuam Vicar St via Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Col
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Tuam Holy Cross Col
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Tuam Vicar St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Tuam bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Tuam is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Dundalk to Tuam.
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