There are 5 ways to get from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
6h 26m€34–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
6h 27m€31–44Drive 243 km
- Drive from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacrosscar 243 km
3h 12m€41–59Bus via Crrckmacrss N2
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
6h 32m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
6h 55m€50–74
Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Kilmacthomas and arriving at Carrickmacross via Waterford Bus Stn and Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Kilmacthomas and Carrickmacross is 295 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross, including transfers.
Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Kilmacthomas, Ireland and Carrickmacross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross via Waterford Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Abbey St in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross via Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kilmacthomas to Carrickmacross.
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