There are 4 ways to get from Busáras to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Busáras to Carlow by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Busáras to Carlow is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Busáras to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Busáras to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Busáras and arriving at Carlow via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Busáras and Carlow is 87 km. The road distance is 85 km.
The best way to get from Busáras to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €7 - €10.
The bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Busáras to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Busáras to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Busáras to Carlow is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €7 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Busáras, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Busáras to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Busáras to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busáras to Carlow is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Busáras to Carlow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow.