There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Kinvarra by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5h 46m€29–54Train, line 350 bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Kinvarabus 350
5h 54m€32–47Drive 160.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Kinvarracar 160.7 km
2h 34m€29–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 1m€40–56
Carlow to Kinvarra by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Kinvarra is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Kinvarra is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Kinvarra. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Kinvara via Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Carlow and Kinvarra is 316 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Kinvarra without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Carlow to Kinvarra, including transfers.
Carlow to Kinvarra bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Kinvarra bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Kinvarra is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Carlow to Kinvarra.
There are 516+ hotels available in Kinvarra.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kinvarra, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kinvara via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 5h 46m.
- 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 Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Kinvara
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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