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

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

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  1. Bus, line 226 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Clontarf Street to Kinsalebus bus 226
    4h 58m
    €30–51

  2. Train, line 226 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain train 224
    3. Take the bus from Kent Station to Kinsalebus bus 226
    5h 11m
    €35–51

  3. Drive  201.1 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Kinsalecar car 201.1 km
    2h 28m
    €36–52

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus bus 40
    6h 18m
    €46–79

Carlow to Kinsale by bus

Calendar124Weekly Buses
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kinsale via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Clontarf Street in around 4h 58m.

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