There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Oranmore 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 Oranmoretrain Re / ...
3h 45m€18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Oranmoretrain Re / ...
4h 8m€28–38Drive 158.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Oranmorecar 158.6 km
2h 24m€27–39Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Oranmoretrain Re / ...
4h 2m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Oranmore Northbus 763
5h 30m€26–36
Carlow to Oranmore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Oranmore is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Oranmore is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Oranmore. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Oranmore North via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Oranmore. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Oranmore via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Carlow and Oranmore is 194 km. The road distance is 158.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Oranmore without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Carlow to Oranmore, including transfers.
Carlow to Oranmore bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Oranmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Oranmore is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Oranmore, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Oranmore via Kildare in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Oranmore North via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 5h 30m.
- 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 Oranmore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Athlone to Oranmore
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
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 Portarlington to Oranmore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Heuston Station to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Oranmore bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Carlow to Oranmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Oranmore is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Carlow to Oranmore.
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