There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Ballsbridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via Dublin Connolly
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
1h 14m€9–15Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dundalk to Lansdowne Roadtrain Ic
1h 42m€8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Square Westbus 100X
1h 57m€19–25Drive 85.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Ballsbridgecar 85.3 km
55 min€15–21Bus via Cathal Brugha Street
- Take the bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to Cathal Brugha Streetbus 901 / ...
1h 58m€12
Dundalk to Ballsbridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Ballsbridge is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Ballsbridge is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ballsbridge. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at American Embassy via Merrion Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundalk and arriving at Lansdowne Road. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballsbridge is 89 km. The road distance is 85.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Ballsbridge without a car is to train via Dublin Connolly which takes 1h 14m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Dundalk to Ballsbridge, including transfers.
Dundalk to Ballsbridge bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Ballsbridge train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Ballsbridge is to train via Dublin Connolly which takes 1h 14m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Ballsbridge, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 57 min. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Square West hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Lansdowne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Merrion Square West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to Cathal Brugha Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Ballsbridge bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Merrion Square West station.
Dundalk to Ballsbridge train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Ballsbridge is 85 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Dundalk to Ballsbridge.
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