How to travel from Enniskerry to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Enniskerry and Carlingford is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Enniskerry to Carlingford 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 CarlingfordEnniskerry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Dundalk.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Bus via Dublin Airport

Take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Newry.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enniskerry and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Enniskerry to Carlingford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Enniskerry and Carlingford is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (59 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Enniskerry and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enniskerry to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Enniskerry and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enniskerry and Carlingford. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Enniskerry to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bray Station stop 4167, Dublin Connolly and Dundalk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Irish Rail run train services between Enniskerry and Carlingford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Enniskerry and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enniskerry to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Drumcondra Rail Stn stop 17, Marshes Shopping Centre and Dundalk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Dublin Bus, Matthews Coach Hire, Aircoach, Translink UK and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Enniskerry and Carlingford. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enniskerry to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Dundalk. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Enniskerry and Carlingford. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enniskerry to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Enniskerry to Carlingford

Compare travel optionsbetween Enniskerry and Carlingford

Transport options from Enniskerry to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€66($66)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Bus via Dublin Airport + 2 similar
2h 50m
€30($30)
every 20 mins158km (98 miles)
Bus3h 20m
€13($13)
every 20 mins137km (85 miles)
Bus via Earlsfort Terrace, stop 60743h 25m
€18($18)
5 times a day152km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€29($29)
on demand145km (90 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