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How to get fromCarlow to Connemaraby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Connemara by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salachbus bus 923
    6h 32m
    €43–69

  2. Drive 237.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Connemaracar car 237.5 km
    3h 11m
    €41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salachbus bus 923
    6h 37m
    €51–78

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salachbus bus 923
    6h 53m
    €49–76

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlow to Connemara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Connemara, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Connemara via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Sraith Salach in around 6h 53m.

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