There are 4 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Carlow by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 29m€11–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 34m€10–13Drive 85.1 km
- Drive from Ballsbridge to Carlowcar 85.1 km
59 min€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballsbridge to Carlowtaxi 85.1 km
59 min€120–160
Ballsbridge to Carlow by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Carlow is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Carlow is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballsbridge to Carlow. However, there are services departing from American Embassy and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballsbridge to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Lansdowne Road and arriving at Carlow via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Carlow is 94 km. The road distance is 85.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Ballsbridge to Carlow, including transfers.
Ballsbridge to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Carlow is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Ballsbridge to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Ballsbridge to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballsbridge to Carlow is 85 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ballsbridge to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.