Travel
Cabra Castle is tucked away in the lovely town of Kingscourt, about 90 minutes north of Dublin. Whether you're flying in or already local, here’s how to find us without getting completely lost in the Irish countryside.
from Dublin Airport
We’ll be reaching out for your flight details closer to the wedding. If we have a few people arriving on the same flights, we’ll look to arrange a transfer.
Hire a car
The easiest and most flexible option, especially if you're wrangling suitcases or a toddler. It takes about an hour and the roads are pretty straightforward. Put Cabra Castle Hotel into Google Maps and you’re off.
By bus
You can hop on a Bus Éireann service from the airport to Carrickmacross, then take a short taxi from there to Cabra Castle. It’s doable, just allow 2.5–3 hours total.
From Dublin City
Driving
It’s about 1 hour 15 mins by car from Dublin centre. Head north via the M1 and N2 and you’ll be at the gates of the castle before your playlist even hits the second round of singalongs.
Train + taxi
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk (about 1 hour), then grab a taxi to Cabra Castle (around 30 mins). Best if you don’t fancy driving but want to avoid buses.
Bus option
There are buses from Busáras to Carrickmacross, with a short taxi ride at the end. It’s doable, just allow about 3 hours total.