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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus bus 40
    4h 55m
    €30–53

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain train 224
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus bus 40
    5h 17m
    €44–66

  3. Drive 204.5 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Macroomcar car 204.5 km
    2h 46m
    €35–50

  4. Bus via Midleton

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus bus 40
    6h 12m
    €46–81

Carlow to Macroom by bus

Calendar124Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Macroom via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 55m.

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