There are 4 ways to get from Newtownards to Dundalk by bus, train, or car
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Line 505 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Donegall Square Westbus 505 / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
2h 26mDrive 96.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Newtownards to Dundalkcar 96.3 km
1h 6m€18–25Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Donegall Square Westbus 505 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
4h 15mTrain
- Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
2h 55m€21–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Dundalk is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Gibson's Lane and arriving at Dundalk Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Newry Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtownards to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Newtownards and Dundalk is 110 km. The road distance is 96.3 km.
The best way to get from Newtownards to Dundalk without a car is to line 505 bus and train which takes 2h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Newtownards to Dundalk, including transfers.
Newtownards to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gibson's Lane station.
Newtownards to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Bangor station.
The best way to get from Newtownards to Dundalk is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Newtownards, Northern Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Dundalk Bus Stn via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Newry Bus Station, and Newry Bus Stn in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Presbyterian Church to Dundalk via Bangor Buscentre, Bangor, and Belfast Grand Central in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Gibson's Lane to Donegall Square West
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Gibson's Lane to Donegall Square West
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Newtownards to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Square West station.
Newtownards to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtownards to Dundalk is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Newtownards to Dundalk.
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