There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Knock Shrine 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 Claremorristrain Re / ...
4h 54m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 15m€41–56Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Knock Shrinecar 195.7 km
2h 40m€34–48
Carlow to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Knock Shrine is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Carlow and Knock Shrine is 226 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Carlow to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Carlow to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Knock Shrine via Kildare, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Knock in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Knock Shrine via Athlone Stn and Knock in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlow to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Knock Shrine is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carlow to Knock Shrine.
There are 80+ hotels available in Knock Shrine.



