There are 3 ways to get from Balbriggan to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 49m€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€20–29
Balbriggan to Carlow by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Carlow is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 49m.
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 Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Carlow is 128 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 2h 49m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 2h 49m 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 Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 49m. 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
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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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 Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Carlow is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Balbriggan to Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Carlow.



