There are 3 ways to get from Roscommon to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 48m€27–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roscommon to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dundalk Clarke Stationbus 170
4h 17m€19–28Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Dundalkcar 141.7 km
2h 13m€24–35
Roscommon to Dundalk by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Dundalk is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Dundalk station. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Dundalk Clarke Station via Cavan Bus Station. 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 48m.
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 48m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 48m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 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, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Dundalk Clarke Station via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dundalk Clarke Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Roscommon to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus 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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