There are 2 ways to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €23 - €35.
The distance between Downpatrick and Kilmessan is 197 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan without a car is to line 215 bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Downpatrick to Kilmessan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Kilmessan is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Downpatrick to Kilmessan.
There are 170+ hotels available in Kilmessan.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Kilmessan, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Downpatrick to Kilmessan. However, you can take the line 215 bus to Belfast Bedford Street, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Drogheda Macbride, then take the taxi to Kilmessan. Alternatively, you can drive from Downpatrick to Kilmessan in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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