There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Rathowen by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Rathowenbus 22 / ...
3h 31m€28–37Drive 117 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Rathowencar 117 km
1h 41m€20–29Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
5h 20m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Rathowenbus 22 / ...
3h 52m€26–34
Carlow to Rathowen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathowen is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathowen is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Rathowen. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Rathowen via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Rathowen. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Longford via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Carlow and Rathowen is 188 km. The road distance is 117 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathowen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Carlow to Rathowen, including transfers.
Carlow to Rathowen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Rathowen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathowen is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Rathowen, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Rathowen via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Stn in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Rathowen via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Liffey Valley SC in around 3h 52m.
- 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
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Rathowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Rathowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Rathowen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Carlow to Rathowen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Rathowen is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Carlow to Rathowen.
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