There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Kilmihil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
6h 11m€26–51Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
6h 51m€30–44Drive 190 km
- Drive from Carlow to Kilmihilcar 190 km
2h 40m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus 51
8h 56m€38–69
Carlow to Kilmihil by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Kilmihil is to train which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Kilmihil is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Kilmihil. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Kilmihil via Red Cow Luas and Ennis Frs Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Kilmihil. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Carlow and Kilmihil is 268 km. The road distance is 190 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Kilmihil without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Carlow to Kilmihil, including transfers.
Carlow to Kilmihil bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Kilmihil train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Kilmihil is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kilmihil, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Kilmihil via Kildare, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kilmihil via Red Cow Luas and Ennis Frs Walk in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Kilmihil bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Kilmihil train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Kilmihil is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carlow to Kilmihil.
There are 247+ hotels available in Kilmihil.



