The distance between Waterford and Carlingford is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Waterford to Carlingford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Newry.
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Take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk.
There are several options for getting from Waterford to Carlingford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Waterford and Carlingford is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Waterford and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Waterford to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Waterford and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Waterford and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Waterford to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Busáras and Dundalk. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Irish Rail run train services between Waterford and Carlingford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Waterford and Carlingford. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Waterford 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Kenneally's Bus Service, Dublin Coach, Translink UK, Matthews Coach Hire and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Waterford and Carlingford. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Waterford to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Waterford and Carlingford. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Waterford to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 292km (181 miles) |
Bus via Dublin Airport | 4h 60m | €22($22) | 5 times a day | 297km (184 miles) |
Bus via Dublin, Liberty Hall | 4h 60m | €9($9) | every 20 mins | 280km (174 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | €75($75) | every 3 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €54($54) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
Kenneally's Bus Service
Dublin Coach
Translink UK
Matthews Coach Hire
The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.