There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Drumcondra by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Heuston to Connollytram Red
1h 31m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
1h 44m€10–13Drive 85.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Drumcondracar 85.7 km
1h€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Drumcondrataxi 85.7 km
1h€120–160
Carlow to Drumcondra by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Drumcondra is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Drumcondra is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Drumcondra. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Botanic Ave via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Drumcondra. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Connolly via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Carlow and Drumcondra is 92 km. The road distance is 85.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Drumcondra without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 31m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Carlow to Drumcondra, including transfers.
Carlow to Drumcondra bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Drumcondra train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Drumcondra bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Drumcondra, IE-D, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Heuston to Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
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- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Drumcondra train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Drumcondra is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Carlow to Drumcondra.
There are 1119+ hotels available in Drumcondra.