There are 5 ways to get from Tallaght to Carlingford by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Tallaght to George's Docktram Red
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 30m€49–70Drive 117.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tallaght to Carlingfordcar 117.1 km
1h 22m€20–29Bus, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Carlingfordbus 161
3h 28mLine 27 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Five Lampsbus 27
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dundalk to Carlingfordbus
3h 58mTram, bus, line 161 bus
- Take the tram from Tallaght to George's Docktram Red
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Carlingfordbus 161
4h 47m€31–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tallaght to Carlingford is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tallaght to Carlingford is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Tallaght to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Red Cow Luas and arriving at Carlingford via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Tallaght to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Tallaght and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Tallaght and Carlingford is 126 km. The road distance is 117.1 km.
The best way to get from Tallaght to Carlingford without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 30m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Tallaght to Carlingford, including transfers.
Tallaght to Carlingford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Airport T1 station.
Tallaght to Carlingford train services, operated by Luas, depart from Tallaght station.
Tallaght to Carlingford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry Bus Station.
What companies run services between Tallaght, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlingford via Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Tallaght to George's Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.luas.ie/
Tram from Tallaght to George's Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.luas.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
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/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Newry Bus Station to Carlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €11–16
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
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Tallaght Luas to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 046-9074830
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklmf.ie
Bus from Dundalk to Carlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.locallinklmf.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Tallaght to Carlingford train services, operated by Luas, arrive at George's Dock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tallaght to Carlingford is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Tallaght to Carlingford.
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