There are 4 ways to get from Bandon to Carlow by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 230 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bandon to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230 / ...
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 13m€40–59Line 236 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bandon to Cork Bus Stnbus 236 / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
5h 17m€31–67Drive 206.4 km
- Drive from Bandon to Carlowcar 206.4 km
2h 31m€37–53Line 236 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Bandon to Cork Bus Stnbus 236 / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 54m€33–47
Bandon to Carlow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bandon to Carlow is to line 236 bus and bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bandon to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Bandon and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Bandon and Carlow is 290 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.
The best way to get from Bandon to Carlow without a car is to line 230 bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bandon to Carlow, including transfers.
Bandon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Bandon station.
Bandon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandon to Carlow is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bandon to Carlow.
There are 108+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Bandon, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bandon to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Bandon to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- West Cork Connect
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