There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Clontarf by train, bus, or car
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Carlow to Clontarf by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Clontarf is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Clontarf is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Clontarf Village via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Killester via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Carlow and Clontarf is 97 km. The road distance is 89.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Clontarf without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Carlow to Clontarf, including transfers.
Carlow to Clontarf bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Clontarf is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Clontarf, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Clontarf bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Clontarf is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Carlow to Clontarf.
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