The distance between Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon 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 Carrick on Shannon → Newgrange if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Connolly and then to Carrick on Shannon.
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Take the bus to Castle Street stop 135761 and then to Carrick Plaza stop 556261.
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Take the bus to Prospect Estate stop 103291 then take the train to Carrick on Shannon.
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There are several options for getting from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drogheda and Connolly. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Irish Rail run train services between Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Slane stop 152371 and Castle Street stop 135761. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Carrick on Shannon. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Carrick on Shannon is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Newgrange and Carrick on Shannon. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newgrange to Carrick on Shannon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Train via Dublin Connolly | 3h 30m | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €32($32) | 4 times a day | 154km (96 miles) |
Bus to Prospect Estate, stop 103291, Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €39($39) | every 3 hours | 153km (95 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 55m | €41($41) | every 4 hours | 208km (130 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €28($28) | on demand | 141km (88 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carrick on Shannon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.