There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Cobh 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 21m€19–48Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 26m€28–41Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Carlow to Cobhcar 175.9 km
2h 18m€31–45Bus via Jameson Distillery
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
5h 35m€35–65
Carlow to Cobh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cobh is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Spy Hill via Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cobh via Kildare, Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Carlow and Cobh is 223 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cobh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €18 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Carlow to Cobh, including transfers.
Carlow to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cobh is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Spy Hill via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Cobh via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Cork in around 4h 26m.
- 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
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 Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cobh is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Carlow to Cobh.
There are 347+ hotels available in Cobh.