There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Leitrim by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h 43m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to TUS North Gatebus Ai07
- Take the bus from TUS East Campus to Leitrimbus Ul06
6h 10m€28–39Drive 173.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to Leitrimcar 173.8 km
2h 24m€31–44Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
6h 11m€31–54
Carlow to Leitrim by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Leitrim is to bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Leitrim is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Leitrim via Kilminchy and TUS East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Leitrim. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Carlow and Leitrim is 265 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Leitrim without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Carlow to Leitrim, including transfers.
Carlow to Leitrim bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Kilminchy station.
Carlow to Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Leitrim is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Leitrim via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, Broombridge, Carrick On Shannon, and Carrick-on-Snn Stn in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Leitrim via Kilminchy, TUS North Gate, and TUS East Campus in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Kilminchy to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from TUS East Campus to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Leitrim bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Carlow to Leitrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Leitrim is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Carlow to Leitrim.
There are 174+ hotels available in Leitrim.