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How to get fromCarlow to Holy Cross Abbeyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 10m
    €27–37

  2. Drive  78.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbeycar car 78.2 km
    1h 11m
    €14–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleixbus bus 822
    2. Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Thurlesbus bus 858a
    4h 27m
    €15–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Holy Cross Abbeytaxi taxi 78.2 km
    1h 11m
    €110–140

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 717
    3. Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Holycrossbus bus 394
    4h 54m
    €19–29

  6. Bus via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Clonmel Stnbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Holycrossbus bus 394
    5h 4m
    €27–54

Carlow to Holy Cross Abbey by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fire Station to Holy Cross Abbey via Abbeyleix, Thurles, and Holycross in around 4h 27m.

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