What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Carlow?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Carlow is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Carlow?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Carlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ballina Bus Stn and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ballina and Carlow?

No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Carlow via Manulla Junction, Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Ballina to Carlow?

The distance between Ballina and Carlow is 265 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Carlow without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €26 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Carlow?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Ballina to Carlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Carlow bus from?

Ballina to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballina Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Carlow train from?

Ballina to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.

Train or bus from Ballina to Carlow?

The best way to get from Ballina to Carlow is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Longford, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Ballina to Carlow bus arrive?

Ballina to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.

Where does the Ballina to Carlow train arrive?

Ballina to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Carlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Carlow is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ballina to Carlow.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow.

Ballina to Carlow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Carlow by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manulla Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 35m
€26–40
Bus via Longford
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 22
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 48m
€43–64
Drive 240.4 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Carlowcar 240.4 km
3h 3m
€41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus 22
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 55m
€34–47

Ballina to Carlow by train

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Distance: 264.6 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballina to Carlow via Manulla Junction, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 5h 48m.

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