How to travel from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula is around 440km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula 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 Dingle peninsulaCarlingford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Lispole stop 635911.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Connolly then Mallow and then to Tralee.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park and then to Casement Station stop 635061.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus to Jurys Hotel, stop 123521, train

Take the bus to Jurys Hotel stop 123521 then take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dingle Peninsula.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance440km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula is around 440km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Carlingford and Dingle peninsula by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dundalk, Connolly, Heuston, Mallow and Tralee. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Irish Rail run train services between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Carlingford and Dingle peninsula. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dundalk, Zone 21 stop 111911, Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park, Cresent Centre stop 607501, Casement Station stop 635061 and Lispole stop 635911. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Bus Eireann, Eireagle, Citylink, Kenneally's Bus Service and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Carlingford and Dingle peninsula. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Lispole stop 635911. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Dingle peninsula is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Carlingford and Dingle peninsula. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Dingle peninsula

Transport options from Carlingford to Dingle peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
€90($90)
every 20 mins453km (281 miles)
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, Fly6h 15m
€175($175)
every 20 mins991km (616 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€160($160)
every 2 hours485km (301 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€89($89)
once a week472km (293 miles)
Bus via George's Quay, stop 1351418hrs
€81($81)
every 4 hours484km (301 miles)
Bus to Jurys Hotel, stop 123521, train + 1 similar
7hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours515km (320 miles)
Bus and Train7h 25m
€89($89)
once daily515km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€87($87)
on demand440km (274 miles)

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Airports near Dingle peninsula

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Dingle peninsula
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Dingle peninsula
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Dingle peninsula