There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Cavan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus 109X
4h 1m€28–43Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus 109X
4h 18m€25–39Drive 157.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Cavancar 157.7 km
2h 22m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
4h 40m€26–36
Carlow to Cavan by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cavan is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Cavan. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Cavan Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Carlow and Cavan is 210 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cavan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Carlow to Cavan, including transfers.
Carlow to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cavan is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Carlow to Cavan.
There are 105+ hotels available in Cavan.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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