There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Carlingford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 59m€54–79Drive 142.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kildare to Carlingfordcar 142.7 km
2h€25–35Bus via Newry Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
4h 38mBus, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Carlingfordbus 161
4h 59m€35–49Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walkbus 126
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Dundalk ITbus 900 / ...
- Take the bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingfordbus
5h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Carlingford is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Carlingford is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Carlingford via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Dundalk via Hazelhatch and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Kildare and Carlingford is 166 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Kildare to Carlingford, including transfers.
Kildare to Carlingford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Carlingford is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Newry Bus Station, which costs and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kildare to Carlingford via Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Carlingford via Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €7–10
Bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Carlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Dundalk IT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Carlingford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Kildare to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Carlingford is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kildare to Carlingford.
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