There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Carrigaline 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 5m€29–63Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 33m€35–51Drive 184.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to Carrigalinecar 184.8 km
2h 11m€33–47
Carlow to Carrigaline by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Carrigaline is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Carrigaline is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Carrigaline. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Abbey Vw via Waterford Bus Stn and South Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Carrigaline. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Carlow and Carrigaline is 213 km. The road distance is 184.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Carrigaline without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €28 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Carlow to Carrigaline, including transfers.
Carlow to Carrigaline bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Carrigaline train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Carrigaline is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Carrigaline, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Abbey Vw via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and South Mall in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Carrigaline Ch via Kildare, Portlaoise, Cork, and South Mall in around 4h 33m.
- 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 Carrigaline bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Carrigaline train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Carrigaline is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Carlow to Carrigaline.
There are 324+ hotels available in Carrigaline.