There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to RDS Arena by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Carlow to RDS Arena by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to RDS Arena is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via O'Connell Br. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Sandymount via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Carlow and RDS Arena is 96 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Carlow to RDS Arena, including transfers.
Carlow to RDS Arena bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to RDS Arena is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–160
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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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to RDS Arena bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to RDS Arena is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Carlow to RDS Arena.
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