How to travel from Lismore to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Lismore and Carlingford is around 321km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lismore 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 CarlingfordLismore if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Newlands and then to Newry.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance321km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lismore and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Lismore to Carlingford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Lismore and Carlingford is around 321km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Lismore and Carlingford by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lismore to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Lismore and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lismore and Carlingford. We recommend that you drive to Carlingford. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lismore and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lismore to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dungarvan, Newlands, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Dublin Coach, Translink UK, Bus Eireann, Kenneally's Bus Service and Matthews Coach Hire run regular bus services between Lismore and Carlingford. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lismore to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Lismore and Carlingford. The distance is around 321km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lismore to Carlingford is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Lismore to Carlingford

Compare travel optionsbetween Lismore and Carlingford

Transport options from Lismore to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 10m
€41($41)
every 20 mins373km (232 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel6h 10m
€32($32)
5 times a day376km (233 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Liberty Hall6h 30m
€19($19)
every 20 mins351km (218 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 15m
€87($87)
once a week364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€64($64)
on demand321km (200 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