There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Galway to Lisdoonvarnataxi
4h 32m€115–150Drive 187 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Lisdoonvarnacar 187 km
3h 3m€33–48Bus, 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 Lisdoonvarnabus 350
6h 22m€44–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
6h 6m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
7h 17m€42–59
Carlow to Lisdoonvarna by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Lisdoonvarna via Red Cow Luas and Ennis B na Trócaire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Carlow and Lisdoonvarna is 263 km. The road distance is 187 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna, including transfers.
Carlow to Lisdoonvarna bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Lisdoonvarna bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Lisdoonvarna is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Carlow to Lisdoonvarna.
There are 409+ hotels available in Lisdoonvarna.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Lisdoonvarna, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Lisdoonvarna via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €21–29
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
City Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 525 252
- Website
- citytaxisgalway.com
West Coast Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 591 888
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