There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Louth by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscommon to Longford Stationbus 426
- Take the train from Longford to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Louthbus 167
4h 40m€35–49Drive 134.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Roscommon to Louthcar 134.6 km
2h 7m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Roscommon to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 170
5h 31m€45–63
Roscommon to Louth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Louth is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Louth is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Louth. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Louth via Cavan Bus Stn and Dundalk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Louth. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Roscommon and Louth is 159 km. The road distance is 134.6 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Louth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Roscommon to Louth, including transfers.
Roscommon to Louth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Louth is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Louth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Louth via Cavan Bus Stn and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Longford to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 Roscommon to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Louth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Roscommon to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Louth is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Roscommon to Louth.
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