How to travel from Dublin to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Carlingford is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dublin to Carlingford by train, taxi, 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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Bus

Take the bus to The Long Walk stop 105091 and then to Carlingford stop 108911.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Dundalk then take a taxi to Carlingford.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance111km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Carlingford by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Dublin and Carlingford is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Dublin and Carlingford by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Carlingford. We recommend that you drive to Carlingford. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Carlingford. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Carlingford. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Dundalk then take a taxi to Carlingford. instead which will take 1h 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 Dublin and Carlingford. The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Carlingford is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Dublin to Carlingford

Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Carlingford

Transport options from Dublin to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
€15($15)
5 times a day129km (80 miles)
Train and Taxi
1h 25m
€56($56)
every 2 hours112km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€22($22)
on demand111km (69 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