There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
2h 30m€14–20Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 51m€21–28Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to Balbriggancar 116.2 km
1h 15m€20–29
Carlow to Balbriggan by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Balbriggan is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Carlow and Balbriggan is 128 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Carlow to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Carlow to Balbriggan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Balbriggan is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Balbriggan via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–17
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Balbriggan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Balbriggan is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Carlow to Balbriggan.
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