There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Carrickmacross by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
3h 43m€17–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
3h 55m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 10m€33–48Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Carlow to Carrickmacrosscar 151.1 km
2h 6m€26–38Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
3h 57m€23–32
Carlow to Carrickmacross by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Carrickmacross is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Carrickmacross via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Carlow and Carrickmacross is 178 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Carrickmacross without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Carlow to Carrickmacross, including transfers.
Carlow to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Carrickmacross is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Carrickmacross, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Carrickmacross via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Carrickmacross via Eden Quay and Abbey St in around 3h 55m.
- 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 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 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://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 Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Carrickmacross is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Carlow to Carrickmacross.
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