There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Macroom by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus 40
4h 47m€31–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus 40
5h 19m€46–68Drive 204.5 km
- Drive from Carlow to Macroomcar 204.5 km
2h 46m€36–52
Carlow to Macroom by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Macroom is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Macroom is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Macroom. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Macroom via Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Carlow and Macroom is 240 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Macroom without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carlow to Macroom, including transfers.
Carlow to Macroom bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Macroom bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Macroom is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Carlow to Macroom.
There are 40+ hotels available in Macroom.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Macroom, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Macroom via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 47m.
- 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 Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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