There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Dublin Busáras by train, 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.
Carlow to Dublin Busáras by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Dublin Busáras is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Dublin Busáras is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Eden Quay. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Dublin Busáras. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Busáras via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Carlow and Dublin Busáras is 92 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dublin Busáras without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Carlow to Dublin Busáras, including transfers.
Carlow to Dublin Busáras bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Dublin Busáras train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dublin Busáras is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Dublin Busáras, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, 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 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Dublin Busáras bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Dublin Busáras train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Dublin Busáras is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Carlow to Dublin Busáras.
There are 1100+ hotels available in Dublin Busáras.