There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Rathmines by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Carlow to Rathmines by train and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathmines is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathmines is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Military Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Charlemont via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Carlow and Rathmines is 94 km. The road distance is 83 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Carlow to Rathmines, including transfers.
Carlow to Rathmines bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathmines is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston hourly. 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 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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 Rathmines bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Rathmines is 83 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Carlow to Rathmines.
There are 1105+ hotels available in Rathmines.