Louth is located about an hours’ drive north of Dublin, and under an hour south of Belfast. There are railway stations at Dundalk and Drogheda, both on the Dublin-Belfast line. There are also buses to Dublin, Belfast, and nearby counties. The nearest air- and seaports are in Dublin and Belfast.
Bus Services to Louth
Bus Éireann provide services to County Louth from Dublin, Belfast, Westmeath and other counties. For further information on bus services telephone +353 (0)1 836-6111 or visit www.buseireann.ie.
Rail Services to Louth
The Dublin / Belfast line serves Co. Louth with stations at Drogheda and Dundalk. For further information on rail services, telephone +353 (0)1 836-6222 or visit www.irishrail.ie.
Ferry Services
The nearest seaports to Louth are at Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire, Larne, and Belfast.
Airports
Dublin Airport is situated approximately 6 miles north of Dublin City, and is easily accessible from Louth, by way of the M1 motorway.
Driving Distances from Dundalk
| Kilometres | Miles | |
| Athlone | 145 | 91 |
| Belfast | 84 | 53 |
| Cork | 325 | 202 |
| Derry | 156 | 97 |
| Donegal | 158 | 99 |
| Dublin | 85 | 53 |
| Galway | 238 | 148 |
| Kilkenny | 198 | 124 |
| Killarney | 352 | 219 |
| Limerick | 241 | 150 |
| Portlaoise | 151 | 94 |
| Roscommon | 151 | 94 |
| Rosslare Europort | 246 | 153 |
| Shannon Airport | 265 | 165 |
| Sligo | 167 | 104 |
| Waterford | 243 | 151 |
| Wexford | 227 | 142 |
| Wicklow | 137 | 86 |
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