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How to get fromLimerick to Carlingford Loughby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Carlingford Lough by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Drive from Dundalk to Carlingford Loughcar car
    5h 19m
    £34–51

  2. Drive  172.5 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Carlingford Loughcar car 172.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £41–59

  3. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk ITbus bus
    4. Drive from Dundalk IT to Carlingford Loughcar car
    5h 50m
    £51–100

  4. Fly from Shannon Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SNN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk ITbus bus
    3. Drive from Dundalk IT to Carlingford Loughcar car
    7h 22m
    £77–238

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Carlingford Lough, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Carlingford Lough. However, you can take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Dundalk, then drive to Carlingford Lough. Alternatively, you can drive from Limerick to Carlingford Lough in around 3h 50m.

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