The distance between Kilkenny and Carlingford is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kilkenny 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 Carlingford → Kilkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Newlands and then to Newry.
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Take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk.
Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to The Long Walk stop 105091.
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There are several options for getting from Kilkenny to Carlingford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Kilkenny and Carlingford is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Kilkenny and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Kilkenny and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kilkenny and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kilkenny to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Busáras and Dundalk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Irish Rail run train services between Kilkenny and Carlingford. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kilkenny and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kilkenny to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newlands, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Dublin Coach, Translink UK, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, Kenneally's Bus Service and Matthews Coach Hire run regular bus services between Kilkenny and Carlingford. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilkenny to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Kilkenny and Carlingford. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilkenny to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 3h 5m | €37($37) | every 20 mins | 251km (156 miles) |
Bus via Newlands | 3h 15m | €42($42) | every 20 mins | 255km (158 miles) |
Bus via Dublin, Quay Wall | 4h 15m | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 243km (151 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €72($72) | every 4 hours | 244km (151 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4hrs | €31($31) | 5 times a day | 261km (162 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €46($46) | on demand | 234km (145 miles) |
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Translink UK
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
Kenneally's Bus Service
The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.