What is the cheapest way to get from Newry to Laytown?

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Laytown is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newry to Laytown?

The fastest way to get from Newry to Laytown is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Laytown?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Netterville Terrace via Dundalk Bus Station and Drogheda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Newry to Laytown?

The distance between Newry and Laytown is 70 km. The road distance is 68.9 km.

How do I travel from Newry to Laytown without a car?

The best way to get from Newry to Laytown without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €8 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Newry to Laytown?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Newry to Laytown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Laytown bus from?

Newry to Laytown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Train or bus from Newry to Laytown?

The best way to get from Newry to Laytown is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 160 bus and bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Newry to Laytown bus arrive?

Newry to Laytown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dundalk Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newry to Laytown?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Laytown is 69 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Newry to Laytown.

Where can I stay near Laytown?

There are 123+ hotels available in Laytown.

Newry to Laytown - 4 ways to travel via train, line 160 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newry to Laytown by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Drogheda1 Gc->Dn / ...
1h 46m
€8–12
Line 160 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Station to Drogheda Bus Station100
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Netterville TerraceD1 / ...
2h 14m
€15–24
Drive 68.9 km
1. Drive from Newry to Laytown68.9 km
49 min
€13–18
Line 160 bus, bus via Dundalk Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Station to Drogheda Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Netterville TerraceD1 / ...
2h 34m
€21–31

Newry to Laytown by bus and train

84Weekly Services

1h 46mAverage Duration

€8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 70.4 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Laytown, Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Newry to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 40 min. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Netterville Terrace via Dundalk Bus Station and Drogheda Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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