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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlow to Ballybunion by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    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 Ballybunnionbus bus 314
    6h 44m
    €39–54

  2. Train, bus via Listowel

    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 Listowelbus bus 13
    7h 2m
    €45–66

  3. Drive  217.3 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Ballybunioncar car 217.3 km
    2h 49m
    €39–56

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Abbeyfealebus bus 300
    7h 54m
    €50–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain train Ic
    8h 14m
    €52–79

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus bus 487
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballybunnionbus bus 314
    9h 11m
    €43–59

Carlow to Ballybunion by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballybunion, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballybunnion via Red Cow Luas, Abbeyfeale, and Listowel in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Ballybunnion via Kildare, Portarlington, Tralee, Tralee Bus Station, and Listowel in around 8h 14m.

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