How to travel from Carlingford to Lahinch, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Lahinch is around 340km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

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

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Take the bus to George's Quay stop 135141 and then to Dunnes Friars Walk.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Jurys Hotel stop 123521 then take the train to Athenry and then to Ennis.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Lahinch.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance340km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Lahinch

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Lahinch by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Carlingford and Lahinch is around 340km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Carlingford and Lahinch by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Lahinch is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Lahinch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Lahinch. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Lahinch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091, George's Quay stop 135141, Dunnes Friars Walk and Ennis Station stop 635341. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Bus Eireann, Dublin Coach, Matthews Coach Hire, Citylink and Aircoach run regular bus services between Carlingford and Lahinch. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 25m 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 Lahinch. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dundalk then take the train to Connolly, Limerick Junction then Limerick and then to Ennis then take the bus to Lahinch stop 350961. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Lahinch is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Lahinch. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Lahinch. The distance is around 340km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Lahinch is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Lahinch

Transport options from Carlingford to Lahinch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€41($41)
every 4 hours393km (244 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street7h 5m
€41($41)
every 20 mins422km (262 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
5h 40m
€52($52)
every 4 hours401km (249 miles)
Bus to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101, train7h 20m
€45($45)
once a week390km (242 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus4h 45m
€100($100)
every 3 hours391km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand340km (212 miles)

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Airports near Lahinch

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Lahinch
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Lahinch
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Lahinch