What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ennis?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ennis is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Ennis?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ennis is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Ennis?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Ennis Frs Walk via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Ennis?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Carlow to Ennis?

The distance between Carlow and Ennis is 238 km. The road distance is 161.6 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Ennis without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Ennis without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €22 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Ennis?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Carlow to Ennis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Ennis bus from?

Carlow to Ennis bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Ennis train from?

Carlow to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Ennis?

The best way to get from Carlow to Ennis is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Carlow to Ennis bus arrive?

Carlow to Ennis bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Carlow to Ennis train arrive?

Carlow to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Ennis?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ennis is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Carlow to Ennis.

Where can I stay near Ennis?

There are 117+ hotels available in Ennis.

Carlow to Ennis - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Ennis by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
3. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
4h 38m
€23–34
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
5h 6m
€27–38
Drive 161.6 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Enniscar 161.6 km
2h 18m
€29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus 51
7h 24m
€35–52

Carlow to Ennis by train

29Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.8 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ennis, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Ennis via Kildare and Limerick in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ennis Frs Walk via Red Cow Luas in around 5h 6m.

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