There are 4 ways to get from New Ross to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wexford to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 28m€39–57Bus via Carlow
cheapest- Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus 887
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
5h 57m€21–26Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from New Ross to Dundalkcar 211.2 km
2h 43m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Airport Zone 14bus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
5h 57m€46–66
New Ross to Dundalk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Dundalk is to bus via Carlow which costs €21 - €26 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from New Ross to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Ross to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from New Ross and arriving at Marshes Shop Cntr via Carlow Bus Stn and Cumberland Street N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from New Ross to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Wexford and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between New Ross and Dundalk is 273 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from New Ross to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from New Ross to Dundalk, including transfers.
New Ross to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from New Ross station.
New Ross to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wexford station.
The best way to get from New Ross to Dundalk is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlow, which costs €21 - €26 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from New Ross to Dundalk via Wexford Stn, Wexford, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ross to Marshes Shop Cntr via Carlow Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Cumberland Street N in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Wexford to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
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
Bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
New Ross to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
New Ross to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Ross to Dundalk is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from New Ross to Dundalk.
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