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Dundalk Transfers on the M1 Corridor

Dundalk is about 75 km north of Dublin Airport on the M1, roughly 50 minutes by road. That puts it within comfortable transfer range for team travel, event groups and parties staying out on the Cooley Peninsula.

Timing the airport run

Fifty minutes each way, plus time at the airport, means a return airport run fills a good part of a morning. Arriving passengers meet the coach at the Zone 16 coach park; tell them before they fly, so nobody waits at a scheduled-service stop. For departures, the coach can set down outside Terminal 2 check-in on the Departures Road Inner.

The route crosses the tolled Gormanston–Monasterboice section of the M1. Confirm the quote covers it.

Volkswagen Caravelle passenger van, front view
Volkswagen Caravelle passenger van, front view

Collections on the Cooley Peninsula

Many groups stay outside the town, at Ballymascanlon or in Carlingford, about 25 minutes away. When guests are split between the town centre and the peninsula, each extra stop adds time to the round. Share the full address list: the operator confirms where the vehicle sets down and waits, then works out the order.

Proleek Dolmen, near Ballymascanlon, is about 10 minutes from town and makes a short first stop on the way out towards the lough.

Airports serving Dundalk

Hotel and pickup areas

  • Ballymascanlon
  • Town centre
  • Carlingford

Oriel Park fixtures

Oriel Park is the home of Dundalk FC. For a visiting squad or a supporters' group, send kick-off time and the hotel address. The leg after the final whistle needs the most care, so agree one meeting point with the group before the match starts.

Longer connections south and north

Heading south, Brú na Bóinne takes about 40 minutes. The monuments are reached by shuttle from the visitor centre, and groups of 15 to 30 pre-book a time slot, so fix that first. Northbound, Belfast (Northern Ireland) lies about 85 km away, around 1 h 15 min, and works as a day trip with a planned return time.

Questions

How early should a hotel pickup be for a morning flight from Dublin?

Allow about 50 minutes of driving, your airline's check-in close, and a margin for traffic and unloading. The operator sets the pickup time against the flight details you send.

Can a group staying in Carlingford be collected there?

Yes. Carlingford is about 22 km from Dundalk. Give the hotel address and the operator confirms where the vehicle can stop.

Can we cross the border for a day in Belfast?

Yes, as a day trip of about 85 km each way. Mention it at booking so the operator can plan the return and the driver's day.

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