There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 3m€13–20Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
3h 17m€21–28Drive 116.8 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Carlowcar 116.8 km
1h 15m€20–29Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus 101
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 49m€22–31
Balbriggan to Carlow by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Carlow is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Carlow via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Carlow is 127 km. The road distance is 116.8 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Balbriggan to Carlow, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Carlow via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Carlow Bus Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Balbriggan to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Carlow is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Balbriggan to Carlow.
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