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How to get fromCarlow to Kenmareby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Kenmare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    6h 22m
    €29–58

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    7h 58m
    €35–68

  3. Drive 250.2 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Kenmarecar car 250.2 km
    3h 10m
    €43–62

  4. Train, bus via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    6h 44m
    €30–61

  5. Bus via Midleton

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    9h 8m
    €51–103

Carlow to Kenmare by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kenmare via Red Cow Luas, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 58m.

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