There are 5 ways to get from New Ross to Dundalk by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€43–62Bus via Carlow
cheapest- Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus 887
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 5m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Airport Zone 14bus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
5h 57m€46–66Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from New Ross to Dundalkcar 211.2 km
2h 43m€38–54Train via Wexford
- Take the train from Wexford to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 28m€39–58
New Ross to Dundalk by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Dundalk is to bus via Carlow which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
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 Stapleton Place via Wexford Stn and Airport Zone 13. 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 Waterford and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between New Ross and Dundalk is 292 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 19m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from New Ross to Dundalk, including transfers.
New Ross to Dundalk bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Wexford Stn station.
New Ross to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from New Ross to Dundalk is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 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 The Clock Tower, Waterford, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ross to Stapleton Place via Wexford Stn, Airport Zone 14, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
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 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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to Airport Zone 14
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
New Ross to Dundalk bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Airport Zone 14 station.
New Ross to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston 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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