There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
1h 13m€26–34Drive 48.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Punchestown Racecoursecar 48.7 km
37 min€9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Fire Station to Killasheebus 880
1h 17mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Punchestown Racecoursetaxi 48.7 km
37 min€80–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which takes 37 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Killashee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Sallins via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Carlow and Punchestown Racecourse is 70 km. The road distance is 48.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse, including transfers.
Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, depart from Fire Station.
Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Punchestown Racecourse, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse via Kildare and Sallins in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin operates a bus from Fire Station to Killashee every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- 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 Kildare to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Fire Station to Killashee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, arrive at Killashee station.
Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse is 49 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Carlow to Punchestown Racecourse.
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