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

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

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  1. Train, line 547 bus

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumnabus bus 547
    4h 33m
    €15–23

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenaghbus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portumnabus bus 322
    5h 12m
    €26–36

  3. Drive  101.4 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Portumnacar car 101.4 km
    1h 42m
    €18–26

  4. Bus, line 547 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Portumnabus bus 547
    5h 22m
    €25–35

Carlow to Portumna by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portumna via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Nenagh in around 5h 12m.

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