How to travel from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon, Ireland

The distance between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wexford 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 ShannonWexford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Carrick on Shannon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Carrick Plaza stop 556261.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Carrick-on-Shannon.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon

There are several options for getting from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Wexford and Carrick on Shannon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Connolly. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Irish Rail run train services between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Wexford and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin Airport. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Wexford Bus and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Wexford and Carrick on Shannon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Carrick on Shannon. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wexford and Carrick on Shannon. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon

Compare travel optionsbetween Wexford and Carrick on Shannon

Transport options from Wexford to Carrick on Shannon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€30($30)
4 times a day310km (192 miles)
Train via Dublin Connolly4h 55m
€30($30)
4 times a day309km (192 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€38($38)
5 times a day322km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€57($57)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Carrick on Shannon

The following major airports near Carrick on Shannon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Carrick on Shannon
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Carrick on Shannon