How to travel from Lahinch to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Lahinch and Carlingford is around 342km (212 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 Lahinch 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 CarlingfordLahinch if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Newry.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance342km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahinch and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Carlingford by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 5m. 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 €67 ($67).

The distance between Lahinch and Carlingford is around 342km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Lahinch and Carlingford by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lahinch 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 Lahinch and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341, Dunnes Friars Walk, Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Dublin Coach, Translink UK, Bus Eireann, Citylink, Aircoach and Matthews Coach Hire run regular bus services between Lahinch and Carlingford. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick, Limerick Junction then Heuston and then to Dundalk then take a taxi to Carlingford. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Lahinch and Carlingford. The distance is around 342km (212 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 Lahinch to Carlingford is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lahinch and Carlingford

Transport options from Lahinch to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€51($51)
every 20 mins393km (244 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550417h 5m
€41($41)
every 20 mins423km (263 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
5h 40m
€61($61)
every 20 mins406km (252 miles)
Bus and Train7h 35m
€46($46)
once a week397km (247 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi5hrs
€100($100)
every 3 hours391km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand342km (212 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