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How to get fromBallyshannon to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballyshannon to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 46m
    €35–49

  2. Bus, train via Enniskillen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 42m
    €26–35

  3. Bus, train via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 37m
    €30–59

  4. Drive  244.1 km

    1. Drive from Ballyshannon to Carlowcar car 244.1 km
    3h 26m
    €43–62

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    5h 56m
    €33–46

Ballyshannon to Carlow by bus, tram, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Ballyshannon, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballyshannon to Carlow Bus Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 56m.

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