There are 3 ways to get from Ballyhaunis to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlingtontrain special train / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 39m€19–29Bus
- Take the bus from Ballyhaunis to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
4h 37m€38–52Drive 184.5 km
- Drive from Ballyhaunis to Carlowcar 184.5 km
2h 29m€33–47
Ballyhaunis to Carlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyhaunis to Carlow is to train which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyhaunis to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyhaunis to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ballyhaunis and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyhaunis to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ballyhaunis and arriving at Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Ballyhaunis and Carlow is 197 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballyhaunis to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ballyhaunis to Carlow, including transfers.
Ballyhaunis to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballyhaunis station.
Ballyhaunis to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballyhaunis station.
The best way to get from Ballyhaunis to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Ballyhaunis, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballyhaunis to Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyhaunis to Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballyhaunis to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Ballyhaunis to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Ballyhaunis to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyhaunis to Carlow is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ballyhaunis to Carlow.
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