What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Louth?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Louth is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Louth?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Louth is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Louth?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Louth. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Louth via Abbey St and Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Louth?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Louth. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Carlow to Louth?

The distance between Carlow and Louth is 191 km. The road distance is 148.3 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Louth without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Louth without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Louth?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Carlow to Louth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Louth bus from?

Carlow to Louth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Louth train from?

Carlow to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Louth?

The best way to get from Carlow to Louth is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Carlow to Louth bus arrive?

Carlow to Louth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.

Where does the Carlow to Louth train arrive?

Carlow to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Louth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Louth is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Carlow to Louth.

Where can I stay near Louth?

There are 110+ hotels available in Louth.

Carlow to Louth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 54m
€33–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
2. Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
4h 46m
€24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
4h 34m
€27–39
Drive 148.3 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Louthcar 148.3 km
1h 58m
€27–39
Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
4h 59m
€33–47

Carlow to Louth by train, tram, foot, and bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Louth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Louth via Eden Quay, Abbey St, and Ardee in around 4h 46m.

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