How to travel from Bundoran to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Bundoran and Carlingford is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bundoran to Carlingford by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and then to Dundalk stop 109231.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Bus Eireann

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Dundalk.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundoran and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Bundoran to Carlingford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Bundoran and Carlingford is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Bundoran and Carlingford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundoran to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundoran and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bundoran and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bundoran to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sligo Bus Station stop 555081, Connolly and Dundalk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Irish Rail run train services between Bundoran and Carlingford. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Bundoran and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundoran to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Ballyshannon, Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and Dundalk stop 109231. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Bundoran and Carlingford. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundoran to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the bus to Cavan Bus Station stop 135861 and then to Dundalk stop 109231. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Bundoran and Carlingford. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundoran to Carlingford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundoran and Carlingford

Transport options from Bundoran to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 45m
€18($18)
5 times a week207km (129 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€84($84)
every 4 hours363km (225 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€35($35)
on demand174km (108 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