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How to get fromCarlow to Roscreaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Roscrea by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus Iw08
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    2h 2m
    €19–25

  2. Drive 65.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Roscreacar car 65.8 km
    1h 4m
    €12–17

  3. Train, line 834 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl Stbus bus 834
    3h 3m
    €14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Roscreataxi taxi 65.8 km
    1h 4m
    €110–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 43m
    €14–22

Carlow to Roscrea by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Roscrea Aby St via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Roscrea via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Ballybrophy in around 3h 43m.

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