The distance between Wexford and Carlingford is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Wexford to Carlingford by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlingford → Wexford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Dundalk.
There are several options for getting from Wexford to Carlingford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).
The distance between Wexford and Carlingford is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Wexford and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wexford to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Wexford and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wexford and Carlingford. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wexford to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dundalk. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Irish Rail run train services between Wexford and Carlingford. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wexford and Carlingford. We recommend that you drive to Carlingford. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wexford to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Dundalk. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Wexford and Carlingford. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wexford to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 45m | €65($65) | once daily | 263km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €51($51) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Carlingford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.