There are 3 ways to get from Roscommon to Dundalk 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- Take the train from Roscommon to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 32m€28–41Drive 141.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Roscommon to Dundalkcar 141.7 km
2h 13m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus 170
4h 17m€35–48
Roscommon to Dundalk by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Dundalk is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Dundalk Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Roscommon and Dundalk is 248 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Roscommon to Dundalk, including transfers.
Roscommon to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Dundalk Stn via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Roscommon to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Roscommon to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Dundalk is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Roscommon to Dundalk.
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