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How to get from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the DART train from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin) station to Dublin Connolly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the 492 bus from Donegal station to Ardara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The ride fare is €5.10.

331min€5.10
Walk to train station
Train - DARTDART
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 492492
Leaves from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Malahide
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    215 min
  • 7
    Bus - 492492
    Wait for bus
    492
    Dungloe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ardara
    Ride to bus station
    Ardara
    ID 140621
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, X30 and 492

To get from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin) station to Dublin Connolly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the 492 bus from Donegal station to Ardara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 21 min. The ride fare is €5.10.

381min€5.10
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 492492
Leaves from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    215 min
  • 7
    Bus - 492492
    Wait for bus
    492
    Dungloe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ardara
    Ride to bus station
    Ardara
    ID 140621
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara

The distance between Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and Ardara, Ireland is approximately 302.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire is located at Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dun Laoghaire Stn.

Train stations close to Dún Laoghaire:

  • Sandycove And Glasthule
  • Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)
  • Glenageary

Bus stations close to Dún Laoghaire:

  • Dun Laoghaire Stn
  • Dun Laoghaire Sc
  • Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel

Public transit stations close to Ardara, Ireland

Ardara is located at Ardara, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ardara.

Bus stations close to Ardara:

  • Ardara

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, X30 and 492

To get from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin) station to Dublin Connolly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the 492 bus from Donegal station to Ardara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 21 min. The ride fare is €5.10.

381min€5.10
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 492492
Leaves from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    215 min
  • 7
    Bus - 492492
    Wait for bus
    492
    Dungloe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ardara
    Ride to bus station
    Ardara
    ID 140621
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara?

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line DART, Bus line X30, Bus line 492.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara?

    The alternative route takes 381 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line X30, Bus line 492.

  • Is there a direct train between Dún Laoghaire and Ardara in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara in Ireland?

    The DART train line goes from Dun Laoghaire (Mallin) station near Dún Laoghaire to Malahide station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ardara station near Ardara in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dún Laoghaire and Ardara in Ireland by train and bus is about 5 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dún Laoghaire to get to Ardara in Ireland?

    Get on the DART train from the Dun Laoghaire (Mallin) station near Dún Laoghaire in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dún Laoghaire and Ardara in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Ardara stop, which is closest to Ardara in Ireland.

  • How much is the train fare from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara?

    The ride from Dún Laoghaire to Ardara costs €5.10.

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