Getting to Enniscorthy
How to reach Enniscorthy by InterCity train, ferry, bus, or car.
By train
Enniscorthy is on the Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort line, and it is a through-station: trains call in both directions, south to Wexford and Rosslare and north to Gorey, Arklow, Wicklow, Bray and Dublin. On the Irish Rail timetable valid from 14 December 2025, the run from Connolly takes about two hours and seventeen minutes, and there are five trains a day each way on weekdays and three on Saturdays and Sundays, so plan around them. Enjoy Enniscorthy, the town's own visitor site, rates it among the most scenic rail journeys in Ireland, by Killiney Bay and the Avoca viaduct. The station is in Templeshannon on the east bank, a few minutes' walk from the bridge, and the castle is about 350 metres away across the river. Wexford O'Hanrahan Station is about twenty minutes further on.
- Line
- Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort (InterCity)
- Station code
- ECRTY
- Journey time from Dublin Connolly
- About 2 hours 17 minutes on the December 2025 timetable
- Trains per day
- Five each way Monday to Friday, three each way on Saturdays and Sundays
- Station location
- Templeshannon, on the east bank of the Slaney
- Through-station
- Yes; trains call in both directions
Tips
- •Trains for Enniscorthy leave from Connolly, not Heuston
- •Services are few, so check the last train back before you commit to an evening
- •The live board on this page shows both directions
Useful Links
🚆 InterCity from Enniscorthy
Iarnród Éireann InterCity departures
InterCity service from Enniscorthy. Updates every minute.
By ferry
Rosslare Europort, at the end of the same railway line, is the nearest ferry port, with sailings to Britain, France and Spain. The train from the port reaches Enniscorthy in about forty-five minutes on the current timetable, and the drive is about forty minutes.
- Port
- Rosslare Europort
- By train
- About 45 minutes from Rosslare Europort
- By car
- About 42 km
Useful Links
By bus
Bus Éireann's Expressway route 2 runs from Dublin Airport through Dublin city and down the M11 by Arklow and Gorey to Enniscorthy and on to Wexford's O'Hanrahan Station. Wexford Bus also runs between Wexford, Dublin city and Dublin Airport with an Enniscorthy stop, and TFI Local Link Wexford covers the rural routes in the county. The castle says its stop is about five minutes' walk from the castle.
- To Dublin and Dublin Airport
- Bus Éireann Expressway route 2; Wexford Bus
- To Wexford town
- Bus Éireann route 2 continues to O'Hanrahan Station
- Rural routes
- TFI Local Link Wexford
Tips
- •Check the operators' own timetables for the Enniscorthy stop before you travel
- •Route 2 and Wexford Bus both run direct from Dublin Airport, with no change in the city
By car
Enniscorthy has its own exit off the M11. Enjoy Enniscorthy gives about 125 kilometres and an hour and a half from Dublin, and 42 kilometres and forty minutes from Rosslare Europort by the N25 and N11. The N30 runs west towards New Ross and Waterford, and the N80 north-west to Carlow. In town, park once: the castle has paid on-street parking only, Abbey Quay has parking by the market, and the Vinegar Hill and 1798 Centre car parks are free.
- Motorway
- M11 Dublin to Wexford
- From Dublin
- About 125 km, an hour and a half (Enjoy Enniscorthy)
- From Rosslare Europort
- About 42 km, forty minutes (Enjoy Enniscorthy)
- From Waterford
- About 54 km by the N25 and N30 (Enjoy Enniscorthy)
Tips
- •Parking at the castle is paid and on-street
- •The car park at the foot of Vinegar Hill is free
From the Airport
Live options for reaching the village from the nearest airports. Times and fares are a guide and can change with traffic or operator schedules.
Dublin AirportDUB
142 km away- Duration
- Check the operator's timetable
- Cost
- Check current fares with the operator
Route 2 runs from Dublin Airport through the city and down the M11 to Enniscorthy and Wexford.
Operator: Bus Éireann
- Duration
- About 2 hours 17 minutes on the train, plus the transfer to Connolly
- Cost
- Airport transfer plus the rail fare
Trains for Enniscorthy leave from Connolly. There are five a day on weekdays and three at weekends.
Operator: Iarnród Éireann
- Duration
- About 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cost
- Fuel plus the M50 toll
Enjoy Enniscorthy gives 142 km and about an hour and three quarters.
EV & Essentials
Practical infrastructure on the ground: charging, water, and accessibility facilities worth knowing about before you arrive.
Accessibility Facilities
Enniscorthy Castle
Accessible toilet · Castle Hill, Enniscorthy
The castle's FAQ lists an accessible toilet and baby changing. It also says the lift is currently out of order for maintenance, so the upper floors are stairs only for now.
The Waterfront Pool & Leisure Centre
Accessible toilet · Templeshannon, Enniscorthy
The centre's own site describes a dedicated accessible changing room, wider doorways throughout and a pool chair lift.
Planning the wider trip?
Our country-level primer covers national rail, intercity buses, airports, the Leap Card, and whether you actually need a hire car for your trip around Ireland.
Getting Around Ireland →Top Tip
The InterCity train is the best way to get to Enniscorthy. You arrive right in the heart of Enniscorthy, there’s no parking hassle, and you can enjoy a meal and a drink without worrying about driving home.