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

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

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  1. Train

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    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
    4h 59m
    €28–42

  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
    6h 10m
    €33–49

  3. Drive 226.2 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Killarneycar car 226.2 km
    2h 51m
    €39–56

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    6h 51m
    €36–52

Carlow to Killarney by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Mallow in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Killarney Mission via Red Cow Luas in around 6h 10m.

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