There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to County Kerry by train, bus, or car
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Train via Mallow
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
6h 26m€30–59Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 39m€35–66Drive 241.3 km
- Drive from Carlow to County Kerrycar 241.3 km
3h 10m€41–60Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
6h 48m€41–58Bus via Midleton
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
8h 50m€51–101
Carlow to County Kerry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to County Kerry is to train via Mallow which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to County Kerry is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Milltown via Red Cow Luas and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Carlow and County Kerry is 320 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to County Kerry without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 26m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Carlow to County Kerry, including transfers.
Carlow to County Kerry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to County Kerry is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 26m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Milltown via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Milltown via Red Cow Luas, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to County Kerry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to County Kerry is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Carlow to County Kerry.
There are 214+ hotels available in County Kerry.







