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How to get fromCarlow to Bunratty Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    4h 21m
    €30–43

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Bunrattybus bus 300
    4h 51m
    €25–35

  3. Drive  146.6 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Bunratty Castlecar car 146.6 km
    2h 4m
    €26–37

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus bus 487
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    6h 48m
    €34–48

Carlow to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carlow to Bunratty Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Bunratty Castle via Kildare, Limerick, Limerick Colbert, and Bunratty in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Bunratty Castle via Red Cow Luas and Bunratty in around 4h 51m.

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