There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Bundoran by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain Ic
6h 52m€33–59Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ballyshannonbus 30
7h 5m€34–49Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Bundorancar 240.7 km
3h 23m€41–60
Carlow to Bundoran by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Bundoran is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Bundoran is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Bundoran. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Bundoran Centre via Airport Zone 12 and Ballyshannon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Bundoran. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Sligo via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Carlow and Bundoran is 349 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Bundoran without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Carlow to Bundoran, including transfers.
Carlow to Bundoran bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Bundoran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Bundoran is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Bundoran, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Bundoran East via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, Broombridge, Sligo, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Bundoran Centre via Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Ballyshannon in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Broombridge to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ballyshannon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Bundoran bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Bundoran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Bundoran is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Carlow to Bundoran.
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