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How to get fromCarlow to County Clareby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to County Clare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    4h 39m
    €23–34

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    4h 55m
    €27–38

  3. Drive 163.7 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to County Clarecar car 163.7 km
    2h 18m
    €28–40

  4. Train via Athenry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    5h 3m
    €25–37

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus bus 487
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    7h 24m
    €35–52

Carlow to County Clare by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Ennis via Kildare and Limerick in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ennis Frs Walk via Red Cow Luas in around 4h 55m.

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