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How to get fromCarlow to Lucanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Adamstowntrain train Re
    1h 28m
    €11–14

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Lucan Villagebus bus L54
    2h 1m
    €9–12

  3. Drive  76.3 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Lucancar car 76.3 km
    54 min
    €14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Lucantaxi taxi 76.3 km
    54 min
    €100–130

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Lucan Villagebus bus C3 / ...
    1h 34m
    €12–15

Carlow to Lucan by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Adamstown 5 times a week. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 1m.

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