What is the cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart?

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £200 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart?

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Newton Stewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Newton Stewart. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Dashwood Square via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Newton Stewart?

The distance between Dundalk and Newton Stewart is 133 miles.

How do I travel from Dundalk to Newton Stewart without a car?

The best way to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 6h 33m and costs £95 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Newton Stewart bus from?

Dundalk to Newton Stewart bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Newton Stewart bus arrive?

Dundalk to Newton Stewart bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Newton Stewart?

There are 339+ hotels available in Newton Stewart.

Dundalk to Newton Stewart - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Newton Stewart by car, car ferry, train, ferry, taxi, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
4h
£51–191
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
6h 33m
£98–317
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
10h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
10h 32m

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take the train to Great Victoria Street, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Newton Stewart.

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