What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Blarney?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Blarney is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Blarney?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Blarney is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Blarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Blarney. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Blarney via SETU Cork Road and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Blarney?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Blarney. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Carlow to Blarney?

The distance between Carlow and Blarney is 211 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Blarney without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Blarney without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs €27 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Blarney?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Carlow to Blarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Blarney bus from?

Carlow to Blarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Blarney train from?

Carlow to Blarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Blarney?

The best way to get from Carlow to Blarney is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Carlow to Blarney bus arrive?

Carlow to Blarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.

Where does the Carlow to Blarney train arrive?

Carlow to Blarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Blarney?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Blarney is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Carlow to Blarney.

Where can I stay near Blarney?

There are 228+ hotels available in Blarney.

Carlow to Blarney - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Blarney by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 31m
€28–49
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 52m
€44–64
Drive 180.6 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Blarneycar 180.6 km
2h 15m
€31–45

Carlow to Blarney by bus and foot

124Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Blarney via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Blarney via Kildare, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 52m.

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