There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Shankill by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Shankilltrain Ic / ...
2h 9m€13–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Stonebridge Closebus E1
2h 25m€9–13Drive 88.3 km
- Drive from Carlow to Shankillcar 88.3 km
1h 18m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Shankilltaxi 88.3 km
1h 18m€120–150
Carlow to Shankill by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Shankill is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Shankill is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Stonebridge Close via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Shankill via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Carlow and Shankill is 111 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Shankill without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Carlow to Shankill, including transfers.
Carlow to Shankill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Shankill is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Shankill, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Shankill via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Stonebridge Close via Eden Quay and D'Olier Street in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Shankill
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from D'Olier Street to Stonebridge Close
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from D'Olier Street to Stonebridge Close
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Nitelink
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 Shankill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Shankill is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Carlow to Shankill.
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