How to get fromBelfast to Oldcastleby train, taxi or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Oldcastle by train, taxi, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the taxi from Dundalk to Oldcastletaxi
2h 20m
€109–132
Drive 143.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Oldcastlecar 143.8 km
2h
€26–37

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Distance: 163 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Oldcastle, IE-MH, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Oldcastle. However, you can take the train to Dundalk then take the taxi to Oldcastle. Alternatively, you can drive from Belfast to Oldcastle in around 2h.

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Oldcastle, Ireland

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Things to do in Oldcastle

Loughcrew(Opens in a new window)

Loughcrew is near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. (Sometimes written Lough Crew). Loughcrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Passage tombs on the site are aligned with the Equinox sunrise.

Fore Abbey(Opens in a new window)

Fore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Fhobhair) is the old Benedictine Abbey ruin, situated to the north of Lough Lene in County Westmeath, just 25km outside its county town of Mullingar.

Tullynally Castle(Opens in a new window)

Tullynally Castle is a country house (also known as Pakenham Hall Castle) situated some 2 km from Castlepollard on the Coole village road in County Westmeath, Ireland. The gothic style building has over 120 rooms and has been home to the Pakenham family (now the Earls of Longford) for over 350 years, except for 32 years in the early 19th century when it belonged to the Ryder family.

Kells Round Tower(Opens in a new window)

Kells Round Tower is a round tower in Kells, County Meath in Ireland. The tower, and the high crosses nearby, are National Monuments.

Places to stay in Oldcastle

Glenboy Country Accommodation(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Loughcrew Courtyard House(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Modern secure townhouse(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Fennor Park Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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