There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Killorglin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 57m€30–56Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
7h 8m€36–86Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Carlow to Killorglincar 247.3 km
3h 7m€44–63
Carlow to Killorglin by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Killorglin is to train which costs €29 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Killorglin is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Killorglin. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Killorglin via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Killorglin. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Killarney via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Carlow and Killorglin is 312 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killorglin without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Carlow to Killorglin, including transfers.
Carlow to Killorglin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Killorglin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killorglin is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Killorglin, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Killorglin via Kildare, Portarlington, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Killorglin via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Killorglin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Killorglin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Killorglin is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Carlow to Killorglin.
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