How to travel from Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford is around 329km (204 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 Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarlingfordCliffs of Moher if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Dublin Airport and then to Newry.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Newry.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance329km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7hrs. 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 €65 ($65).

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

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

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cliffs of Moher stop 350531, Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Bus Eireann, Citylink, Eireagle, Aircoach, Translink UK, Dublin Coach and Matthews Coach Hire run regular bus services between Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford. Buses run 4 times a day 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 Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Dublin Airport and then to Newry. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Cliffs of Moher and Carlingford. The distance is around 329km (204 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 Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

How do I get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford

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Transport options from Cliffs of Moher to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€48($48)
every 20 mins424km (263 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel7hrs
€36($36)
every 20 mins390km (242 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
6hrs
€62($62)
every 20 mins416km (259 miles)
Bus and Train7h 25m
€45($45)
once a week387km (241 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi5h 25m
€100($100)
5 times a day402km (250 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€65($65)
on demand329km (204 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