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

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Loughrea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Loughreabus bus 548
    4h 38m
    €17–26

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughreabus bus 548
    4h 49m
    €22–30

  3. Drive  132.1 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Loughreacar car 132.1 km
    2h 5m
    €23–33

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Loughreabus bus 763
    5h 5m
    €25–34

Carlow to Loughrea by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carlow to Loughrea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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.

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