There are 6 ways to get from Tralee to Carlingford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 54m€77–110Fly, bus
cheapest- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus
5h 37m€42–101Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
8h€44–61Drive 359.2 km
- Drive from Tralee to Carlingfordcar 359.2 km
4h 45m€64–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
8h 1m€57–89Bus
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Airport Zone 12bus 722
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk ITbus 100X
8h 37m
Tralee to Carlingford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Carlingford is to bus via Limerick which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Carlingford is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prnce's St and arriving at Carlingford via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Tralee and Carlingford is 446 km. The road distance is 359.2 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Tralee to Carlingford, including transfers.
Tralee to Carlingford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prnce's St station.
Tralee to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Carlingford is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Tralee to Carlingford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Carlingford via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, Newry Bus Station, and Newry Bus Stn in around 8h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk IT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Airport Zone 12
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Tralee to Carlingford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Tralee to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Carlingford is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Tralee to Carlingford.
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