There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Loughrea by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughreabus 548
4h 49m€22–30Drive 132.1 km
- Drive from Carlow to Loughreacar 132.1 km
2h 5m€23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Loughreabus 763
4h 49m€27–37Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Loughreabus 763
5h 5m€25–34
Carlow to Loughrea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Loughrea is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Loughrea is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Loughrea via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Carlow and Loughrea is 177 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Loughrea without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Carlow to Loughrea, including transfers.
Carlow to Loughrea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Loughrea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Loughrea is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Carlow to Loughrea.
There are 48+ hotels available in Loughrea.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Loughrea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Loughrea via Athlone Stn in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
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