There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
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Train via Dublin
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
2h 14m€19–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain Re / ...
2h 48m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
2h 46m€20–29Drive 119.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Droghedacar 119.6 km
1h 36m€21–30
Carlow to Drogheda by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Drogheda is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Drogheda is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Carlow and Drogheda is 144 km. The road distance is 119.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Drogheda without a car is to train via Dublin which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Carlow to Drogheda, including transfers.
Carlow to Drogheda bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Drogheda is to train via Dublin which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–18
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Drogheda bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Drogheda is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Carlow to Drogheda.
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