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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Slane is to drive which costs €11 - €16 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Slane is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Slane. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Slane via Dundalk Bus Station and Drogheda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Newry to Slane?

The distance between Newry and Slane is 81 km. The road distance is 62.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Slane without a car is to train and line 190 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs €13 - €21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Newry to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Slane bus from?

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

Where does the Newry to Slane bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newry to Slane?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Slane is 63 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Newry to Slane.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 163+ hotels available in Slane.

Newry to Slane - 4 ways to travel via train, line 190 bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Newry to Slane 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, line 190 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Drogheda1 Gc->Dn / ...
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Slane190
2h 38m
€13–21
Drive 62.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Newry to Slane62.5 km
41 min
€11–16
Line 160 bus, bus, line 190 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 Slane190
2h 46m
€15–24
Line 160 bus, bus, line 190 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 Slane190
3h 5m
€21–31

Newry to Slane by bus and train

134Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.2 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Slane via Dundalk Bus Station and Drogheda Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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