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 Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
3h 29m€17–23Train
- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
3h 41m€31–44Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Londonderry to Dundalkcar 148.9 km
2h 1m€28–40Line 98 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Strabane Bus Stationbus 98 / ...
- Take the bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 162
4h 50m€22–45
Londonderry to Dundalk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Dundalk is to bus and train which costs €17 - €23 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry station to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Foyle Street Bus Station and arriving at Dundalk Bus Stn via Strabane Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
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 41m.
The distance between Londonderry and Dundalk is 212 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 29m and costs €17 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Londonderry to Dundalk, including transfers.
Londonderry to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus 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 41m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 98 bus and bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 50m.
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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Stn via Strabane Bus Station, Strabane Bus Stn, and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 4h 50m.
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Londonderry to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Strabane Bus Station.
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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