There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain Ic
6h 4m€85–117Drive 271.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Dingle Peninsulacar 271.1 km
3h 29m€48–69Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Lios Póilbus 276
8h 29m€64–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Lios Póil via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Tralee via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Carlow and Dingle Peninsula is 364 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula, including transfers.
Carlow to Dingle Peninsula bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Dingle Peninsula train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Dingle Peninsula, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula via Kildare, Portarlington, and Tralee in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Dingle Peninsula via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, and Lios Póil in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Lios Póil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Dingle Peninsula bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Dingle Peninsula train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Dingle Peninsula is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula.
There are 314+ hotels available in Dingle Peninsula.







