There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Salthill by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 53m€22–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 8m€30–53Drive 177.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to Salthillcar 177.8 km
2h 23m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 41m€28–51
Carlow to Salthill by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Salthill is to train which costs €21 - €45 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Salthill is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Salthill. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Lenaboy Pk via Crampton Quay and Eyre Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Salthill. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Carlow and Salthill is 203 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Salthill without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Carlow to Salthill, including transfers.
Carlow to Salthill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Salthill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Salthill is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Salthill, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Lenaboy Pk via Kildare, Portarlington, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Lenaboy Pk via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Stn, and Eyre Square in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Salthill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Salthill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Salthill is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Carlow to Salthill.
There are 678+ hotels available in Salthill.