There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Blarney Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 25m€29–63Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 50m€44–64Drive 184.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Blarney Castlecar 184.6 km
2h 23m€33–47
Carlow to Blarney Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Blarney Castle is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Blarney via Waterford Bus Stn and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Carlow and Blarney Castle is 210 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Blarney Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €28 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Carlow to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
Carlow to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Blarney Castle is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Blarney Castle via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Blarney Castle via Kildare, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Blarney Castle is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Carlow to Blarney Castle.
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