There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€27–37Drive 78.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbeycar 78.2 km
1h 11m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleixbus 822
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Thurlesbus 858a
4h 27m€15–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbeytaxi 78.2 km
1h 11m€110–140
Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Holy Cross Abbey. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Holycross via Abbeyleix and Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Carlow and Holy Cross Abbey is 138 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey, including transfers.
Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Fire Station.
Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Holy Cross Abbey, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Thurles in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fire Station to Holy Cross Abbey via Abbeyleix, Thurles, and Holycross in around 4h 27m.
- 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 Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Abbeyleix to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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 Holy Cross Abbey bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Abbeyleix station.
Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey.
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