How to get from The Lough to Charlestown
- Fastest
- 3h 39m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- €18
- by bus
- Distance
- 232 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 8
- 3 ways, Sun 1 Nov
3 ways to travel
232 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sun 1 Nov, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best55 min slower than driving but €10 cheaper; for most people that trade is worth it.
- Busbestcheapest4h 36m€18–218Estimated8 departures · Citylink
- Drivefastest3h 39m€28–39Estimated275 km · fuel only
- Taxi3h 39m€330–495Estimatedone-way cab
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Departures today
- 08:18 → 14:546h 36m · 2 changes · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail InterCity€90–218
- 09:27 → 15:316h 4m · 1 change · Bus Éireann 51€100–164
- 10:27 → 16:025h 35m · 1 change · Citylink 251€18–40
- 10:33 → 16:025h 29m · 2 changes · Bus Éireann 214€18–41
- 10:55 → 15:314h 36m · 2 changes · Citylink 251€74–123
- 11:18 → 17:576h 39m · 1 change · Bus Éireann 51€20–44
- 11:19 → 17:576h 38m · 2 changes · Bus Éireann 205€20–44
- 12:39 → 19:066h 27m · 1 change · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail InterCity€30–126
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Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from The Lough to Charlestown?
The fastest way is by car: about 3h 39m door to door. The straight-line distance is 232 km.
What is the cheapest way from The Lough to Charlestown?
Bus is the cheapest, from €18. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How much is the bus from The Lough to Charlestown?
Buses take about 4h 36m and cost €18–218 depending on operator and seat type. 8 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Charlestown from The Lough by road?
About 275 km, roughly 3h 39m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €28–39; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
- Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus
- Citylink
- Bus Éireann
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