There are 4 ways to get from Magherafelt to Dundalk by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 41mDrive 97.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Magherafelt to Dundalkcar 97.7 km
1h 25m€18–25Line 110 bus, train
- Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Antrim Buscentrebus 110 / ...
- Take the train from Antrim to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Union Road to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 162
3h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magherafelt to Dundalk is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Magherafelt to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Magherafelt to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Union Road and arriving at Dundalk Bus Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Magherafelt and Dundalk is 154 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Magherafelt to Dundalk, including transfers.
Magherafelt to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Union Road station.
Magherafelt to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magherafelt to Dundalk is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Magherafelt to Dundalk.
There are 252+ hotels available in Dundalk.
What companies run services between Magherafelt, Northern Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Union Road to Dundalk Bus Stn via Monaghan Bus Station and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Antrim to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Antrim Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Union Road to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
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