There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Clondalkin by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
1h 16m€9–12Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
1h 29m€9–14Drive 74.9 km
- Drive from Carlow to Clondalkincar 74.9 km
47 min€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Clondalkintaxi 74.9 km
47 min€100–130
Carlow to Clondalkin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Clondalkin is to bus which costs €9 - €12 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Clondalkin is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Clondalkin. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Clondalkin Village via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Clondalkin. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cherry Orchard via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Carlow and Clondalkin is 81 km. The road distance is 74.9 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Clondalkin without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs €9 - €12.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Carlow to Clondalkin, including transfers.
Carlow to Clondalkin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Clondalkin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Clondalkin is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs €9 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €14 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Clondalkin, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Cherry Orchard via Kildare in around 1h 29m.
- 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 Kildare to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Clondalkin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Clondalkin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Clondalkin is 75 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Carlow to Clondalkin.
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