There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Dublin City University by train, bus, or car
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Carlow to Dublin City University by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Dublin City University is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Dublin City University is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Dublin City University. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at DCU Collins Avenue via Point Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Dublin City University. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Smithfield via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Carlow and Dublin City University is 96 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dublin City University without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Carlow to Dublin City University, including transfers.
Carlow to Dublin City University bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Dublin City University train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dublin City University is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Dublin City University, 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, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Dublin City University via 3Arena, Point Village, and DCU Collins Avenue in around 2h 16m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to 3Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Point Village to DCU Collins Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Dublin City University bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at 3Arena station.
Carlow to Dublin City University train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Dublin City University is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Carlow to Dublin City University.
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