There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Headford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 7m€32–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 23m€40–56Drive 192.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Headfordcar 192.6 km
2h 37m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 7m€38–54
Carlow to Headford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Headford is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Headford is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Headford. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Headford via Crampton Quay and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Headford. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Carlow and Headford is 226 km. The road distance is 192.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Headford without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Carlow to Headford, including transfers.
Carlow to Headford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Headford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Headford is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Headford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Headford via Kildare, Portarlington, Galway, and Galway Ceannt in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Headford via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Headford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Headford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Headford is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Carlow to Headford.
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