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How to get fromCarlow to Shannonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Shannon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 343 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    4h 20m
    €31–44

  2. Drive 150 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Shannoncar car 150 km
    2h 7m
    €26–37

  3. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    4h 45m
    €32–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus bus 487
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    6h 47m
    €35–49

Carlow to Shannon by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Shannon Town Centre via Red Cow Luas, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Harvey's Quay in around 4h 45m.

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