There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
4h 13m€29–39Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 26m€25–35Drive 171.4 km
- Drive from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 171.4 km
2h 22m€30–42Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
4h 52m€30–40
Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Longford Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Carlow and Carrick-on-Shannon is 187 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €29 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stn once a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 4h 26m.
- 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 Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €25–35
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Carlow to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 179+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.