There are 5 ways to get from Ballinrobe to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 14m€33–46Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 20m€21–34Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
6h 2m€41–56Drive 200.6 km
- Drive from Ballinrobe to Carlowcar 200.6 km
3h 3m€34–50Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
6h 20m€40–57
Ballinrobe to Carlow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinrobe to Carlow is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinrobe to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinrobe to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ballinrobe and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Galway Coach Stn and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinrobe to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Ballinrobe and Carlow is 249 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballinrobe to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ballinrobe to Carlow, including transfers.
Ballinrobe to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballinrobe station.
Ballinrobe to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Ballinrobe to Carlow is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Ballinrobe, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballinrobe to Carlow Bus Stn via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinrobe to Carlow via Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
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
Ballinrobe to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Ballinrobe to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinrobe to Carlow is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ballinrobe to Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Carlow.