The distance between Letterkenny and Carlingford is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Letterkenny to Carlingford by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlingford → Letterkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station stop 155921 and then to The Long Walk stop 105091.
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Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place and then to Dundalk.
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There are several options for getting from Letterkenny to Carlingford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Letterkenny and Carlingford is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Letterkenny and Carlingford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Letterkenny to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Letterkenny and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Letterkenny and Carlingford. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Letterkenny to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ulsterbus Depot stop 158131, Londonderry, Belfast Lanyon Place and Dundalk. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Translink UK and Irish Rail run train services between Letterkenny and Carlingford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Letterkenny and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Letterkenny to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monaghan Bus Station stop 155921, The Long Walk stop 105091 and Dundalk. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Letterkenny and Carlingford. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Letterkenny to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the bus to Monaghan Bus Station stop 155921 and then to The Long Walk stop 105091. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Letterkenny and Carlingford. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Letterkenny to Carlingford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 20m | €17($17) | 5 times a week | 186km (116 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €84($84) | every 3 hours | 302km (188 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €32($32) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.