What is the cheapest way to get from County Clare to Dundalk?

The cheapest way to get from County Clare to Dundalk is to bus via Dublin which costs €27 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Clare to Dundalk?

The fastest way to get from County Clare to Dundalk is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between County Clare and Dundalk?

No, there is no direct bus from County Clare to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire and arriving at Stapleton Place via Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between County Clare and Dundalk?

No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Dundalk via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from County Clare to Dundalk?

The distance between County Clare and Dundalk is 323 km. The road distance is 247.9 km.

How do I travel from County Clare to Dundalk without a car?

The best way to get from County Clare to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from County Clare to Dundalk?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from County Clare to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Clare to Dundalk bus from?

County Clare to Dundalk bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire station.

Where do I catch the County Clare to Dundalk train from?

County Clare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.

Train or bus from County Clare to Dundalk?

The best way to get from County Clare to Dundalk is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the County Clare to Dundalk bus arrive?

County Clare to Dundalk bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where does the County Clare to Dundalk train arrive?

County Clare to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from County Clare to Dundalk?

Yes, the driving distance between County Clare to Dundalk is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from County Clare to Dundalk.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 247+ hotels available in Dundalk.

County Clare to Dundalk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from County Clare to Dundalk by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Rail
5h 4m
€30–41
Bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from Cumberland Street North to Marshes Shopping Centrebus 900 / ...
5h 26m
€28–35
Train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Rail
5h 52m
€33–48
Drive 247.9 km
1. Drive from County Clare to Dundalkcar 247.9 km
3h 24m
€42–60
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SNN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 14m
€76–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
5h 5m
€37–51

County Clare to Dundalk by bus, foot, and train

126Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from County Clare to Dundalk.

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Distance: 322.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ennis to Dundalk via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Stapleton Place via Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 5m.

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