There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Lahinch 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 12m€35–52Drive 190.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Lahinchcar 190.9 km
2h 43m€33–47Bus
- 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 33m€39–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lahinchbus 350
6h 46m€38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lahinchbus 350
7h 1m€46–64
Carlow to Lahinch by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Lahinch is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Lahinch is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Lahinch. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Lahinch via Red Cow Luas and Ennis B na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Lahinch. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Carlow and Lahinch is 270 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Lahinch without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Carlow to Lahinch, including transfers.
Carlow to Lahinch bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Lahinch train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Lahinch is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Lahinch, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Lahinch via Kildare, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Lahinch via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 6h 33m.
- 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 Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
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 Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €21–29
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lahinch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
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 Galway Ceannt to Lahinch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Lahinch bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Lahinch train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Lahinch is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Carlow to Lahinch.
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