How to travel from Tralee to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Tralee and Carlingford is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tralee to Carlingford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarlingfordTralee if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Dublin Heuston and then to Dundalk.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tralee and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Tralee to Carlingford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Tralee and Carlingford is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Tralee and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tralee to Carlingford is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Tralee and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tralee and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tralee to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dublin Heuston, Busáras and Dundalk. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Irish Rail run train services between Tralee and Carlingford. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tralee and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tralee to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Dublin Coach, Translink UK, Eireagle, Citylink, Kenneally's Bus Service and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Tralee and Carlingford. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tralee to Carlingford. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Tralee and Carlingford. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tralee to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tralee and Carlingford

Transport options from Tralee to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
€45($45)
every 20 mins402km (250 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€84($84)
twice daily446km (277 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€44($44)
every 20 mins426km (265 miles)
Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay6h 25m
€49($49)
once a week411km (255 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€52($52)
twice daily460km (286 miles)
Train to Dublin Heuston, Bus6h 15m
€43($43)
twice daily463km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand402km (250 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