There are 4 ways to get from Londonderry to Dundalk by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
3h 42m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
3h 49m€31–44Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Londonderry to Dundalkcar 148.9 km
2h 1m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
5h 22m
Londonderry to Dundalk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Dundalk is to bus and train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road and arriving at Dundalk Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Newry Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Londonderry and Dundalk is 210 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Londonderry to Dundalk, including transfers.
Londonderry to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road station.
Londonderry to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Londonderry to Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road to Dundalk Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Newry Bus Station, and Newry Bus Stn in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Derry Foyleside to Belfast Glengall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Aircoach
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More Questions & Answers
Londonderry to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 7.
Londonderry to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Dundalk is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Londonderry to Dundalk.
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