How to travel from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange, Ireland

The distance between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange 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 NewgrangeCarrick on Shannon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Drogheda.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 and then to Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus Eireann

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Drumcondra then take the bus to Drogheda.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Newgrange.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance141km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange

There are several options for getting from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Connolly and Drogheda. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Irish Rail run train services between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 21 stop 111911, Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951 and Newgrange VC stop 109021. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange. Buses run 4 times a day 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 Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange. We recommend that you take the train to Drumcondra then take the bus to Drogheda. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Newgrange is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Newgrange. 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 Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

How do I get from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange

Compare travel optionsbetween Carrick on Shannon and Newgrange

Transport options from Carrick on Shannon to Newgrange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€46($46)
every 4 hours219km (136 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€36($36)
twice daily221km (137 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 55m
€41($41)
every 3 hours210km (130 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€28($28)
on demand141km (88 miles)

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Airports near Newgrange

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Newgrange
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Newgrange
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Newgrange