There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Newross by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
3h 43m€49–72Drive 115.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Newrosscar 115.8 km
1h 48m€21–30Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Annacotty Brbus 300
3h 46m€46–61Bus
- Take the bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleixbus 822
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Thurlesbus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Glencreebus 391
5h 10m€27–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Newross is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Newross is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €20 - €30.
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 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Newross. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Carlow and Newross is 220 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Newross without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 train which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Newross, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Newross via Kildare and Limerick in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Newross via Red Cow Luas and Annacotty Br in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Annacotty Br
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Fire Station to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Abbeyleix to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Thurles to Glencree
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 121+ hotels available in Newross.







