There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain Re
4h 1m€23–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Roscommonbus 65
4h 8m€19–29Drive 142.9 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Roscommoncar 142.9 km
2h 11m€25–35
Dundalk to Roscommon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Roscommon is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk station to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Clarke Station and arriving at Roscommon via Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Roscommon via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Dundalk and Roscommon is 248 km. The road distance is 142.9 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Dundalk to Roscommon, including transfers.
Dundalk to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Clarke Station.
Dundalk to Roscommon train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Roscommon is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Roscommon via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Roscommon via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 8m.
- 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 Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Dundalk to Roscommon train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Roscommon is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Dundalk to Roscommon.
There are 50+ hotels available in Roscommon.