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How to get fromCarlow to Ballinaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Ballina by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 323 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenaghbus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Ballinabus bus 323
    4h 18m
    €32–43

  2. Drive 114.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Ballinacar car 114.5 km
    1h 36m
    €20–28

  3. Train, line 345 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killaloebus bus 323 / ...
    5h 1m
    €31–44

  4. Train, line 323 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Ballinabus bus 323
    5h 59m
    €29–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Mountrathbus bus 822
    2. Take the bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Nenaghbus bus 854
    6h 39m
    €25–39

Carlow to Ballina by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carlow to Ballina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballina via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Nenagh in around 4h 18m.

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