Travel and Stay - Explore Carrick on Suir

TRAVEL & STAY - GETTING HERE

Carrick-on-Suir, located in the southeastern part of County Tipperary, Ireland, is well-connected by various means of transportation. Whether you are traveling by car, train, or air, here is a detailed guide on how to reach this charming town.

RENTAL CARS

Cars can be rented in Waterford:

Rental Cars.ie HERE

Kayak Rental HERE

Hertz HERE.

GoCar HERE

CAR PARKS

There are ten car parks in Carrick-on-Suir, which can be found HERE.

CAR CHARGING

There are several electric car charging points in the town:

ESB Electric Vehicle Charge Point: Courthouse Car Park, Carrick-On-Suir. MAP and DIRECTIONS.
Capacity: 2 Fee: yes Opening hours: 24/7 Operator: ESB ecars Output: 22 kWs.

ESB ecars: Strand Lane, Carrick-on-Suir . MAP and DIRECTIONS.
Capacity: 2 Fee: yes Opening hours: 24/7 Operator: ESB ecars Output: 22 kWs.

DIRECTIONS BY AIR

The nearest airports to Carrick-on-Suir are:

1. Waterford Airport (WAT)

Location: Approximately 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Carrick-on-Suir.
Route by Car: Take the R680 from the airport towards Waterford City, then follow the N24 towards Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time by Car: Approximately 40 minutes.
Note: Limited flight options.

2. Cork Airport (ORK)

Location: Approximately 115 km (72 miles) southwest of Carrick-on-Suir.
Route by Car: Take the N8/M8 motorway from Cork Airport towards Dublin, exit at Junction 10 (Cahir), then follow the N24 towards Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time by Car: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

3. Dublin Airport (DUB)

Location: Approximately 180 km (112 miles) northeast of Carrick-on-Suir.
Route by Car: Take the M50 motorway from Dublin Airport, then the M7 and M9 motorways towards Waterford, and finally the N24 to Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time by Car: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Route by Public Transport: Take the Aircoach or Dublin Bus to Heuston Station, then follow the train directions.

DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

Irish Rail runs trains to Carrick-on-Suir on a daily basis. Check out timetables HERE.

Carrick-on-Suir has a train station serviced by the Waterford–Limerick railway line, which connects the town to major cities.

From Dublin

Route:
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston Station to Limerick Junction.
- Transfer at Limerick Junction to the train heading towards Waterford.
- Disembark at Carrick-on-Suir Station.
Estimated Time: Approximately 3 hours (including transfer).

From Waterford

Route:
- Board the train at Waterford Plunkett Station heading towards Limerick Junction.
- Disembark at Carrick-on-Suir Station.
Estimated Time: Approximately 30 minutes.

From Limerick

Route:
- Take the train from Limerick Colbert Station to Limerick Junction.
- Transfer at Limerick Junction to the train heading towards Waterford.
- Disembark at Carrick-on-Suir Station.
Estimated Time: Approximately 2 hours.

DIRECTIONS BY CAR

From Dublin

Route:
- Take the M7 motorway from Dublin heading south.
- Exit onto the M9 motorway towards Waterford at Junction 11.
- Continue on the M9 and take Exit 10 for N24 towards Limerick/Waterford.
- Follow the N24, passing through Mullinavat and Mooncoin.
- Continue on the N24 directly to Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (160 km / 100 miles).

From Cork

Route:
- Take the N8/M8 motorway from Cork heading towards Dublin.
- Exit at Junction 10 (Cahir) and follow the signs for N24 towards Tipperary/Waterford.
- Continue on the N24 through Cahir, Clonmel, and directly into Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 km / 65 miles).

From Limerick

Route:
- Take the N24 from Limerick heading towards Tipperary Town and Clonmel.
- Continue on the N24, passing through Tipperary Town, Cahir, and Clonmel.
- Follow the N24 directly to Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 km / 55 miles).

DIRECTIONS BY BUS

Several bus routes service Carrick-on-Suir, including those operated by Bus Éireann.

From Dublin

Route: Take the X7 Expressway service from Busáras Station in Dublin to Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time: Approximately 3 hours.

From Cork

Route: Board the 245 Bus Éireann service from Cork Bus Station to Clonmel and transfer to the 55 bus to Carrick-on-Suir.
Estimated Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From Waterford

Buses run from Waterford to Carrick-on-Suir on a daily basis. Check out timetables HERE.

From Clonmel/Cahir

Buses run from Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel and Cahir. Check out timetables HERE.

From other places

See how to get to Carrick-on-Suir from other places in Ireland HERE.

BY WALKING / CYCLING

Carrick-on-Suir is also accessible via scenic cycling and walking routes along the River Suir. These routes connect the town with other picturesque locations, offering a more leisurely way to explore the surrounding countryside.