How to Travel from

Dundalk to Slane Castle

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Irish Dundalk Slane Castle

Cheapest

By car (45 km)

34 min

45 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

34 min

45 km.

from $2.45

Train, Bus

1 h 59 min

32 km.

from $32.39

Bus (Line 167 bus)

2 h 8 min

32 km.

from $25.04

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:

+353 1 836 6222

Website:

irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Train from Dundalk to Drogheda

Ave. Duration:

23 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.37–$9.55

Translink UK

Phone:

+44 28 9066 6630

Website:

translink.co.uk/

Train from Dundalk to Drogheda

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.92–$12.74

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:

0818 836611

Website:

expressway.ie/

Bus from Dublin Road to Drogheda

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.74–$19.11

Bus Éireann

Phone:

+353 1 836 6111

Website:

buseireann.ie/

Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Slane

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.28–$12.10

Bus from Dublin Road to Drogheda

Ave. Duration:

36 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.55–$14.01

Bus from Grammar School to Ardee

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.28–$12.10

Collins Coaches

Phone:

042 966 1631

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

collinscoaches.ie/

Bus from Ardee to Chapel

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$8.28–$12.74

What is the cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle is to drive which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Slane Castle?

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

How far is it from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

The distance between Dundalk and Slane Castle is 56 km. The road distance is 45.4 km.

How do I travel from Dundalk to Slane Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle without a car is to train and line 190 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Slane Castle bus from?

Dundalk to Slane Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Road station.

Where does the Dundalk to Slane Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Slane Castle is 45 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Dundalk to Slane Castle.

Where can I stay near Slane Castle?

There are 139+ hotels available in Slane Castle. Prices start at $54.40 per night.

Newgrange

Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres (five miles) west of the town of Drogheda. It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3100 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Newgrange is the main monument in the Brú na Bóinne complex, a World Heritage Site that also includes the passage tombs of Knowth and Dowth, as well as other henges, burial mounds and standing stones.

Knowth

Knowth (/ˈnaʊθ/; Irish: Cnóbha) is a prehistoric tomb overlooking the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. It comprises a large passage tomb surrounded by 17 smaller tombs, built during the Neolithic era around 3200 BC. It contains the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe. Knowth is part of the Brú na Bóinne complex, a World Heritage Site that also includes the similar passage tombs of Newgrange and Dowth.

Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne (Irish: , "mansion or palace of the Boyne"), also called the Boyne Valley tombs, is an ancient monument complex and ritual landscape in County Meath, Ireland, located in a bend of the River Boyne. It is one of the world's most important Neolithic landscapes, comprising at least ninety monuments including passage tombs, burial mounds, standing stones and enclosures. The site is dominated by the passage tombs of Newgrange (Sí an Bhrú), Knowth (Cnogbha) and Dowth (Dubhadh), built during the 32nd century BC. Together these have the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe. The associated archaeological culture is called the "Boyne culture".

Five ways to Travel from Dundalk to Slane Castle

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Translink UK

Bus operators

Expressway

Bus Éireann

Collins Coaches

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

What is the fastest way to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Slane Castle?

How far is it from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

How do I travel from Dundalk to Slane Castle without a car?

How long does it take to get from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Slane Castle bus from?

Where does the Dundalk to Slane Castle bus arrive?

Can I drive from Dundalk to Slane Castle?

Where can I stay near Slane Castle?