There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 35m€21–31Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
6h 46m€41–57Drive 209.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to Ashford Castlecar 209.2 km
2h 56m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
7h 24m€28–40
Carlow to Ashford Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Cong via Athlone Stn and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Carlow and Ashford Castle is 249 km. The road distance is 209.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Carlow to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Carlow to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Ashford Castle via Kildare, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ashford Castle via Athlone Stn, Claremorris, and Cong in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlow to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ashford Castle is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Carlow to Ashford Castle.
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