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How to get fromBuncrana to Carlowby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Buncrana to Carlow by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Airport Zone 16bus bus 933 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    6h 42m
    €33–42

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    7h 34m
    €51–75

  3. Drive  305.6 km

    1. Drive from Buncrana to Carlowcar car 305.6 km
    4h 24m
    €54–78

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LDY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 12m
    €95–383

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Airport Zone 16bus bus 933 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    7h 3m
    €35–55

  6. Bus via Letterkenny Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Letterkenny Busbus bus 951
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    8h 16m
    €37–72

Buncrana to Carlow by bus

Calendar29Weekly Buses
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Buncrana to Carlow via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 34m.

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