There are 4 ways to get from Bangor to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 13m€37–53Bus via Donegall Square West
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
6h€28–143Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
5h 59m€36–162Drive 257.6 km
- Drive from Bangor to Carlowcar 257.6 km
3h 4m€46–66
Bangor to Carlow by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Carlow is to bus via Donegall Square West which costs €28 - €150 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor station to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Carlow via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Bangor and Carlow is 294 km. The road distance is 257.6 km.
The best way to get from Bangor to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bangor to Carlow, including transfers.
Bangor to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Bangor to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Bangor to Carlow is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Bangor to Carlow via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangor to Carlow Bus Stn via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bangor to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Bangor to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Carlow is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bangor to Carlow.
There are 112+ hotels available in Carlow.