There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Ards by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
2h 58m€13–20Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
3h 34m€22–31Drive 119.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Ardscar 119.3 km
1h 34m€22–31Train, line 466 bus
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Keenaghbus 466
3h 11m€24–33
Dublin to Ards by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ards is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ards is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ards. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Keenagh via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Ards. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Longford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Dublin and Ards is 136 km. The road distance is 119.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ards without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Dublin to Ards, including transfers.
Dublin to Ards bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Ards train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ards is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ards, IE-LD, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Longford hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Keenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Ards bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Dublin to Ards train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Longford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ards is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Dublin to Ards.
There are 87+ hotels available in Ards.