How to travel from Adare to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Adare and Carlingford is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Adare to Carlingford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarlingfordAdare if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Kerry Airport stop 350001 then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Train

Take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Newry.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adare and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Adare to Carlingford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Adare and Carlingford is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Adare and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adare to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Adare and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adare and Carlingford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adare to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Colbert Station stop 635031, Limerick Junction, Heuston, Busáras and Dundalk. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Irish Rail run train services between Adare and Carlingford. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adare and Carlingford. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adare to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Dublin Coach, Translink UK, Bus Eireann, Eireagle, Citylink and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Adare and Carlingford. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adare to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the bus to Kerry Airport stop 350001 then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Carlingford is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Carlingford. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adare and Carlingford. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adare to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adare and Carlingford

Transport options from Adare to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 40m
€49($49)
every 20 mins453km (281 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€90($90)
every 2 hours339km (210 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 40m
€41($41)
every 20 mins342km (213 miles)
Bus via Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 15h 10m
€45($45)
once a week327km (203 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel5h 40m
€31($31)
5 times a day345km (215 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€63($63)
on demand320km (199 miles)

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Airports near Carlingford

The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Carlingford
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Carlingford
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Carlingford