There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Killenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€50–67Drive 151.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Killennycar 151.3 km
1h 59m€26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
3h 47m€36–50Train, bus via Carrickmacross
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
3h 50m€30–41Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
4h 2m€34–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Killenny is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Killenny is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Killenny. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Crrckmacrss N2 via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Killenny. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Carlow and Killenny is 197 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killenny without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Carlow to Killenny, including transfers.
Carlow to Killenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Killenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killenny is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Killenny, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Killenny via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Killenny via Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Crrckmacrss N2 in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Killenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Killenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Killenny is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Carlow to Killenny.
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