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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to County Kerry 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 Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    6h 12m
    €30–57

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    7h 32m
    €35–73

  3. Drive  241.3 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to County Kerrycar car 241.3 km
    3h 10m
    €43–62

Carlow to County Kerry by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Milltown via Kildare, Portarlington, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Milltown via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 32m.

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