There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlereaIc / ...
4h 24m€30–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Malachy's Villas to Mullingar Castle Street167
- Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Station190 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea440
5h 56m€26–39Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Castlerea165.2 km
2h 27m€28–40Bus via Ballinamore
- Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Ballinamore East929
- Take the bus from Ballinamore East to Castlerea
6h 3m
Dundalk to Castlerea by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Castlerea is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Saint Malachy's Villas and arriving at Castlerea via Mullingar Castle Street and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Castlerea via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Dundalk and Castlerea is 275 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Dundalk to Castlerea, including transfers.
Dundalk to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Saint Malachy's Villas station.
Dundalk to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Castlerea is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Castlerea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Malachy's Villas to Castlerea via Mullingar Castle Street and Athlone Station in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- 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 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Saint Malachy's Villas to Mullingar Castle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Ballinamore East
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Ballinamore East to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Mullingar Castle Street station.
Dundalk to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Castlerea is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Dundalk to Castlerea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.






