What is the cheapest way to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk?

The cheapest way to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk?

The fastest way to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €45.

How far is it from Slieve Main to Dundalk?

The distance between Slieve Main and Dundalk is 277 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk, including transfers.

Train or bus from Slieve Main to Dundalk?

The best way to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 46m.

Can I drive from Slieve Main to Dundalk?

Yes, the driving distance between Slieve Main to Dundalk is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Slieve Main to Dundalk.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 245+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Slieve Main to Dundalk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Slieve Main to Dundalk by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Londonderry to Newry0
4h 40m
€32–48
Drive 181.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Slieve Main to Dundalk181.2 km
2h 37m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 12212 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk143 / ...
4h 46m
Drive, fly, bus
1. Drive from Slieve Main to Donegal Airport (CFN)
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CFN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
3h 53m
€57–347
Train via Belfast
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to DundalkIc / ...
4h 43m
€36–51

Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

14Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 276.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Slieve Main, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Londonderry to Newry 4 times a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Slieve Main to Dundalk via Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 12, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 46m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.