There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Castlerock by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerock1 Gc->Ly / ...
3h 17m£23–34Drive 91.7 mi
- Drive from Dundalk to Castlerock91.7 mi
2h 9m£23–33Train via Craigavon
- Take the train from Dundalk to PortadownIc / ...
- Take the train from Portadown to Castlerock0
4h 18m£24–34
Dundalk to Castlerock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Castlerock is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Castlerock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Castlerock via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Dundalk and Castlerock is 125 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Castlerock without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Dundalk to Castlerock, including transfers.
Dundalk to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Castlerock is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Dundalk to Castlerock.
There are 704+ hotels available in Castlerock.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Castlerock, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Castlerock via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 17m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Dundalk to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £5–7
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Portadown to Castlerock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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