The distance between Westport and Carlingford is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Westport 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.
👋 Also check out Carlingford → Westport if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk.
Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Dublin Airport and then to Newry.
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Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Newry.
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There are several options for getting from Westport to Carlingford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Westport and Carlingford is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Westport and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Westport to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Westport and Carlingford. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Westport to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Busáras and Dundalk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Irish Rail run train services between Westport and Carlingford. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Westport and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Westport to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Dublin Airport and Newry. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Eireagle, Aircoach and Translink UK run regular bus services between Westport and Carlingford. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Westport to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Dundalk. instead which will take 4h 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 Westport and Carlingford. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 377km (234 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | €47($47) | every 20 mins | 409km (254 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 35m | €48($48) | every 20 mins | 391km (243 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €55($55) | on demand | 276km (172 miles) |
Translink UK
Citylink
Eireagle
Aircoach
The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.