There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Rathdrum by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Woodenbridge Hotel
best- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridge Hotelbus 800
2h 37m€7–11Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
3h 47m€16–23Drive 55.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Rathdrumcar 55.7 km
1h 10m€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Rathdrumtaxi 55.7 km
1h 10m€80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Train Stationbus 800
3h€8–12
Carlow to Rathdrum by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathdrum is to bus via Woodenbridge Hotel which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Carlow Stn and arriving at Rathdrum via Woodenbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Carlow and Rathdrum is 77 km. The road distance is 55.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathdrum without a car is to bus via Woodenbridge Hotel which takes 2h 37m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Carlow to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Carlow to Rathdrum bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Carlow Stn station.
Carlow to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathdrum is to bus via Woodenbridge Hotel which takes 2h 37m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridge Hotel 3 times a day. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Stn to Woodenbridge Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Carlow Stn to Arklow Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Rathdrum bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Woodenbridge Hotel station.
Carlow to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Rathdrum is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carlow to Rathdrum.
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