There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Rathcormac by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 38m€31–65Drive 149.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Rathcormaccar 149.3 km
1h 48m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h€37–53Bus via Cluain Meala
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Clonmel Stn to Rathcormacbus 245
6h 46m€33–47
Carlow to Rathcormac by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathcormac is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathcormac is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Rathcormac. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Rathcormac via Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Rathcormac. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Carlow and Rathcormac is 228 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathcormac without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Carlow to Rathcormac, including transfers.
Carlow to Rathcormac bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Rathcormac train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathcormac is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Rathcormac, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Rathcormac via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Rathcormac via Kildare, Portlaoise, Cork, and Kent Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Rathcormac bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Rathcormac train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Rathcormac is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Carlow to Rathcormac.
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