There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
2h 43m€14–21Bus, line 548 bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballinasloebus 548
3h 53m€22–30Drive 115.9 km
- Drive from Carlow to Ballinasloecar 115.9 km
1h 45m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballinasloebus 763
4h 40m€23–31
Carlow to Ballinasloe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Ballinasloe via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Ballinasloe via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Carlow and Ballinasloe is 145 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Carlow to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Carlow to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 548 bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Ballinasloe via Kildare in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballinasloe via Athlone Stn in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlow to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ballinasloe is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Carlow to Ballinasloe.
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