There are 4 ways to get from Ashbourne to Carlow by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 103 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Placebus 103
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 45m€21–30Drive 101.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashbourne to Carlowcar 101.8 km
1h 6m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
2h 57m€21–28Line 103 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Placebus 103
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 11m€19–26
Ashbourne to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Carlow is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ashbourne and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ashbourne and Carlow is 115 km. The road distance is 101.8 km.
The best way to get from Ashbourne to Carlow without a car is to line 103 bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ashbourne to Carlow, including transfers.
Ashbourne to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Airport Zone 16 station.
Ashbourne to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Carlow is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ashbourne to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Ashbourne, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
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