There are 5 ways to get from Clones to Dundalk by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Portadown station270
- Take the train from Portadown to Dundalk1_Gc->Dn / ...
2h 29mDrive 64 km
cheapest- Drive from Clones to Dundalk64 km
55 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clones to Dundalk64 km
55 min€90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Clones to Monaghan Bus Station176
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station162
2h 42m€12–19Bus via Cavan Bus Station
- Take the bus from Clones to Cavan Bus Station176
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dundalk Clarke Station170
3h 19m€14–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clones to Dundalk is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Clones to Dundalk is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Clones to Dundalk station. However, there are services departing from Clones and arriving at Dundalk Bus Station via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Clones and Dundalk is 120 km. The road distance is 64 km.
The best way to get from Clones to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Clones to Dundalk, including transfers.
Clones to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan, depart from Clones station.
Clones to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clones to Dundalk is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Clones to Dundalk.
There are 240+ hotels available in Dundalk.
What companies run services between Clones, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clones to Dundalk Bus Station via Monaghan Bus Station in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Portadown to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portadown to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Jubilee Road to Portadown station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Clones to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Clones to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Clones to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
Bus from Clones to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Clones to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Clones to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dundalk Clarke Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Harry Gibson Taxis
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2211
Cootehill-Call-A-Cab
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2963
Skea Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 6772 2446
Michael Maguire Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 28 6772 1621
Kelkabs
- Phone
- +44 28 6772 3222
Mr T Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 772 5874
Carn Hackneys
- Phone
- +353 47 71 122
Call-A-Car
- Phone
- +353 47 84 300
- Website
- callacar.littleireland.ie
Presto Cabs & Mini Bus Hire
- Phone
- +353 863758139
Kellys Quality Cabs
- Phone
- +353 49 433 2876
Breffni Taxis Cavan
- Phone
- +353 874137442
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