What is the cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk?

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk?

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Dundalk?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Dundalk via Ulster University Belfast and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Dundalk?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Dundalk via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Dundalk?

The distance between Coleraine and Dundalk is 192 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.

How do I travel from Coleraine to Dundalk without a car?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €22 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Coleraine to Dundalk?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Coleraine to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Dundalk bus from?

Coleraine to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Dundalk train from?

Coleraine to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Coleraine to Dundalk?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Coleraine to Dundalk bus arrive?

Coleraine to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Coleraine to Dundalk train arrive?

Coleraine to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Dundalk?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Dundalk is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Coleraine to Dundalk.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 247+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Coleraine to Dundalk - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Coleraine to Dundalk by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly / ...
3h 12m
€23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfastbus 218
2. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalkbus 105 / ...
4h 19m
Drive 143.4 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Dundalkcar 143.4 km
2h
€26–37

Coleraine to Dundalk by train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.8 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Dundalk via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Dundalk via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 19m.

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