There are 5 ways to get from Loughrea to Dundalk by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Loughrea to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 28m€33–46Train
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 27m€40–58Drive 191.6 km
- Drive from Loughrea to Dundalkcar 191.6 km
2h 40m€34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
5h 10m€34–46Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stnbus 548
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Busbus 190
6h 28m€36–55
Loughrea to Dundalk by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughrea to Dundalk is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Loughrea to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughrea to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Loughrea and arriving at Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughrea to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Loughrea and Dundalk is 271 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Loughrea to Dundalk, including transfers.
Loughrea to Dundalk bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Loughrea station.
Loughrea to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Dundalk is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Loughrea, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Loughrea to Dundalk via Galway Coach Stn, Galway, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughrea to Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Loughrea to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Loughrea to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Loughrea to Dundalk bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Loughrea to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughrea to Dundalk is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Loughrea to Dundalk.
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