There are 5 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 Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
6h 12m€86–116Drive 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 SETU Cork Roadbus 736
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Lios Póilbus 275
8h 52m€75–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Lios Póilbus 275
7h 28m€69–94Train, bus via Cork
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny 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
9h 22m€66–90
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 SETU Cork Road, Cork Bus Stn and Tralee Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Tralee via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
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 12m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 12m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Dingle Peninsula, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Dingle Peninsula via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, and Tralee in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Dingle Peninsula via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Tralee Bus Station, and Lios Póil in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Dingle Peninsula bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road 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 328+ hotels available in Dingle Peninsula.



