There are 5 ways to get from Ballybrophy to Carlow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 17m€10–16Bus via Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
2h 19m€18–26Drive 53.4 km
- Drive from Ballybrophy to Carlowcar 53.4 km
55 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballybrophy to Carlowtaxi 53.4 km
55 min€90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Mountrath to Fire Stationbus 822
3h 58m€14–19
Ballybrophy to Carlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballybrophy to Carlow is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballybrophy to Carlow is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybrophy to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Kellyville Park and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballybrophy to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ballybrophy and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Ballybrophy and Carlow is 100 km. The road distance is 53.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballybrophy to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Ballybrophy to Carlow, including transfers.
Ballybrophy to Carlow bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Ballybrophy to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Ballybrophy to Carlow is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus via Portlaoise JFL Ave, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Ballybrophy, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballybrophy to Carlow via Kildare in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Martley's operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily, and the journey takes 45 min. Bus Éireann also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballybrophy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Mountrath to Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
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Booking & Getting There
Ballybrophy to Carlow bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Ballybrophy to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybrophy to Carlow is 53 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ballybrophy to Carlow.
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