There are 5 ways to get from Louth to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
7h 10m€47–67Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Louth to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the bus from Regional Hospital to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re / ...
8h 26m€36–56Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
8h 22m€58–84Drive 209.6 km
- Drive from Louth to Mayo Countycar 209.6 km
3h 14m€38–55Bus, train via Sligo
- Take the bus from Louth to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus 458
8h 42m€58–82
Louth to Mayo County by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louth to Mayo County is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Louth to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Louth to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Louth and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Dundalk Bus Stn, Airport Zone 11 and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Louth to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Louth and Mayo County is 356 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from Louth to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Louth to Mayo County, including transfers.
Louth to Mayo County bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Louth to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Louth to Mayo County is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Louth, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Louth to Turlough via Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Castlebar, and Castlebar Stn in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louth to Tawnylaheen via Dundalk Bus Stn, Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 11, and Castlebar in around 8h 22m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Louth to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Louth to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Regional Hospital to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €6–7
- Cash
- €8–11
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Booking & Getting There
Louth to Mayo County bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Louth to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louth to Mayo County is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Louth to Mayo County.
There are 219+ hotels available in Mayo County.






