There are 4 ways to get from Carlingford to Letterkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 162
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 32
5h 39m€44–61Drive 162.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlingford to Letterkennycar 162.6 km
2h 5m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
6h 32m€48–69Bus via Ó Fiaich College
- Take the bus from Ó Fiaich College to Dawson Streetbus Dk01
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 32
6h 22m
Carlingford to Letterkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlingford to Letterkenny is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Carlingford to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlingford to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Carlingford and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlingford to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Carlingford and Letterkenny is 189 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Letterkenny without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Carlingford to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Carlingford to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Carlingford to Letterkenny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry station.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Letterkenny is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Carlingford, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlingford to Letterkenny Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlingford to ATU Letterkenny via Newry, Newry Bus Station, Newry Train Station, Newry, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Newry to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Newry to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 868170966
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcenteecoachhire.ie
Bus from Ó Fiaich College to Dawson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://mcenteecoachhire.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlingford to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.
Carlingford to Letterkenny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlingford to Letterkenny is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Carlingford to Letterkenny.
There are 195+ hotels available in Letterkenny.