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.
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 Carlingford → Cliffs of Moher if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Dublin Airport and then to Newry.
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Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Newry.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €48($48) | every 20 mins | 424km (263 miles) |
Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel | 7hrs | €36($36) | every 20 mins | 390km (242 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6hrs | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 416km (259 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 25m | €45($45) | once a week | 387km (241 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 5h 25m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 402km (250 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €65($65) | on demand | 329km (204 miles) |
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Eireagle
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Translink UK
The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.