There are 4 ways to get from Ardrahan to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 16m€19–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 29m€38–55Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Ardrahan to Carlowcar 151.1 km
2h 25m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 41m€37–53
Ardrahan to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ardrahan to Carlow is to train which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ardrahan to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrahan to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ardrahan and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ardrahan to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ardrahan and arriving at Carlow via Athenry and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Ardrahan and Carlow is 199 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Ardrahan to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Ardrahan to Carlow, including transfers.
Ardrahan to Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Ardrahan to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Ardrahan to Carlow is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Ardrahan, IE-G, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ardrahan to Carlow via Athenry and Kildare in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ardrahan to Carlow Bus Stn via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ardrahan to Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Ardrahan to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardrahan to Carlow is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Ardrahan to Carlow.
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