There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Kilcullen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Newbridgetrain Re / ...
3h 28m€18–27Bus, line 13 bus, line 726 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from O'Connell St Upr to Red Cow Luasbus 13
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Edward Streetbus 726
5h 5m€16–19Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to N Wall Quaybus 100X
- Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Kilcullenbus Gd02
3h 43m€20–28Drive 118.1 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Kilcullencar 118.1 km
1h 34m€21–30Train, line 126 bus
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Naasbus 126 / ...
3h 43m€17–24
Dundalk to Kilcullen by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Kilcullen is to bus and line 13 bus and line 726 bus which costs €16 - €19 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Kilcullen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Kilcullen via N Wall Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Newbridge via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Dundalk and Kilcullen is 142 km. The road distance is 118.1 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Kilcullen without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Dundalk to Kilcullen, including transfers.
Dundalk to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Kilcullen is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Kilcullen, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Kilcullen via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Newbridge, and Newbridge Stn in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Kilcullen via N Wall Quay in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to N Wall Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from N Wall Quay to Kilcullen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Connolly Station to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from O'Connell St Upr to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Edward Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at N Wall Quay station.
Dundalk to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Kilcullen is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Dundalk to Kilcullen.
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