There are 5 ways to get from Louth to Dublin by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
1h 43m€24–33Drive 84.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Louth to Dublincar 84.9 km
58 min€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Ardee to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
2h 30m€18–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Louth to Dublintaxi 84.9 km
58 min€120–150Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Merrion Sq Southbus 100X
2h 48m€27–37
Louth to Dublin by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louth to Dublin is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Louth to Dublin is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Louth to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Louth and arriving at Abbey St via Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Louth to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Louth and Dublin is 97 km. The road distance is 84.9 km.
The best way to get from Louth to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Louth to Dublin, including transfers.
Louth to Dublin bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Ardee station.
Louth to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Louth to Dublin is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Louth, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Collins Coaches operates a bus from Ardee to Abbey St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Ardee to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Merrion Sq South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
A1 UR Taxi
- Phone
- +353 42 932 7777
- Website
- urtaxi.ie
Fives Dundalk Cabs
- Phone
- +353 42 935 5555
G Cabs Dundalk
- Phone
- +353 86 843 4343
Sevens Cabs & Coaches
- Phone
- +353 42 937 7777
- Website
- sevens.ie
Jimmy's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 883 3408
McKenna Cabs
- Phone
- +353 41 685 6090
Peters Cabs Ardee
- Phone
- +353 87 948 3100
Birdy's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 055 6055
O'Grady Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 717 1211
Sean McCabe
- Phone
- +353 42 966 3000
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Booking & Getting There
Louth to Dublin bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Louth to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louth to Dublin is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Louth to Dublin.
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