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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Leitrim by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Leitrimbus bus 469
    5h 17m
    €39–53

  2. Train via Maynooth

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Hazelhatchtrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    5h 30m
    €23–33

  3. Drive  173.8 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Leitrimcar car 173.8 km
    2h 24m
    €31–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    5h 58m
    €25–37

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannonbus bus 23
    6h 8m
    €31–54

Carlow to Leitrim by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Leitrim via Longford Stn in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Leitrim via Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, Maynooth, Carrick On Shannon, and Carrick-on-Snn Stn in around 5h 30m.

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