There are 4 ways to get from Rathdrum to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rathdrum to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 49m€20–28Line 183 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathdrum to Rathnewbus 183
- Take the bus from Rathnew to Drumcondra Stnbus
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
4h 12m€27–34Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Dundalkcar 139.9 km
1h 42m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow W to Clare Streetbus 2
- Take the bus from Clare Street to Stapleton Placebus 100X
4h 34m€33–48
Rathdrum to Dundalk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Dundalk is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Marshes Shop Cntr via Rathnew and Drumcondra Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Dundalk is 149 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rathdrum to Dundalk, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Rathdrum station.
Rathdrum to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Dundalk is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can line 183 bus and bus, which costs €27 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Rathdrum to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdrum to Marshes Shop Cntr via Rathnew and Drumcondra Stn in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathdrum to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Rathdrum to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Rathnew to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Arklow W to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Drumcondra Stn to Marshes Shop Cntr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow W to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clare Street to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Rathnew station.
Rathdrum to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Dundalk is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Rathdrum to Dundalk.
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