How to travel from Carlingford to Inistioge, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Inistioge is around 244km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlingford to Inistioge by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Thomastown.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to George's Quay stop 135141 and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Inistioge.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance244km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Inistioge

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Inistioge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Carlingford and Inistioge is around 244km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Carlingford and Inistioge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Inistioge is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Inistioge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlingford and Inistioge. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlingford to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dundalk, Connolly, Heuston and Thomastown. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Irish Rail run train services between Carlingford and Inistioge. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Inistioge. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091, George's Quay stop 135141 and Kilkenny Ormond Road. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons and Matthews Coach Hire run regular bus services between Carlingford and Inistioge. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 30m 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 Inistioge. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Thomastown. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Inistioge is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 119km (74 miles) from Inistioge. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Inistioge. The distance is around 244km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Inistioge is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Carlingford to Inistioge

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Inistioge

Transport options from Carlingford to Inistioge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€95($95)
every 3 hours271km (168 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€32($32)
twice daily277km (172 miles)
Bus via Summerhill5h 10m
€27($27)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€48($48)
on demand244km (151 miles)

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Airports near Inistioge

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Inistioge
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Inistioge
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Inistioge