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How to get fromCastlewellan to Dundalkby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Castlewellan to Dundalk by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 36 bus, line 35 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Rathfriland Bus Depotbus bus 36
    2. Take the bus from Rathfriland Bus Depot to Newry Bus Stationbus bus 35 / ...
    3. Take the train from Newry to Dundalktrain train Ic
    2h 57m

  2. Drive 55.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castlewellan to Dundalkcar car 55.1 km
    46 min
    €10–14

  3. Line 36 bus, line 35 bus, line 160 bus

    1. Take the bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Rathfriland Bus Depotbus bus 36
    2. Take the bus from Rathfriland Bus Depot to Newry Bus Stationbus bus 35 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 160 / ...
    3h 23m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train Ic
    3h 43m

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Castlewellan to Newrytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Newry to Dundalktrain train Ic
    53 min
    €64–78

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  • Distance: 58.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Castlewellan, Northern Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Dundalk Bus Stn via Rathfriland Bus Depot and Newry Bus Station in around 3h 23m.

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