There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Newross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Annacotty Brbus 300
3h 44m€47–63Drive 115.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Newrosscar 115.8 km
1h 48m€20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Glencreebus 391
4h 20mBus, line 323 bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenaghbus 735
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Birdhillbus 323 / ...
4h 35m€52–69Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Birdhilltrain Ic
4h 52m€39–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Newross is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Newross is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Newross. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Annacotty Br via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Newross. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Birdhill via Kildare, Portlaoise and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Carlow and Newross is 269 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Newross without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Carlow to Newross, including transfers.
Carlow to Newross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Newross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Newross is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Newross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Newross via Red Cow Luas and Annacotty Br in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Newross via Kildare, Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, and Birdhill in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Annacotty Br
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €17–24
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Thurles Station to Glencree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- martleys.com
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://martleys.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Nenagh to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Newross bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Newross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Newross is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Carlow to Newross.
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