There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Killarney National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train via Mallow
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 21m€28–42Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 25m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 16m€33–49Drive 230.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Muckross Housecar 230.6 km
2h 56m€40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
8h 37m€36–52
Carlow to Killarney National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Killarney National Park is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Ross Castle via Red Cow Luas and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Carlow and Killarney National Park is 294 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killarney National Park without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 21m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Carlow to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Carlow to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killarney National Park is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 21m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Ross Castle via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ross Castle via Red Cow Luas, Killarney Mission, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Killarney National Park is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Carlow to Killarney National Park.
There are 523+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.