There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymotetrain Ic
4h 30m€55–82Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carracastlebus 451
5h 36m€31–42Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carracastlebus 451
4h 36m€36–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Carracastle195.4 km
2h 18mDrive 195.4 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastlecar 195.4 km
2h 18m€33–48
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 13 and arriving at Carracastle via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Ballymote via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Carracastle is 232 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Carracastle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymote hourly. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Carracastle via Longford Stn in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Drumcondra to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Carracastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Longford Stn to Carracastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Carracastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymote station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carracastle.
There are 52+ hotels available in Carracastle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Carracastle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



