There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Sixmilebridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
4h 21m€22–32Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
5h 26m€32–50Drive 140.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Sixmilebridgecar 140.6 km
1h 57m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
6h 48m€26–37
Carlow to Sixmilebridge by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Sixmilebridge is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Sixmilebridge is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Sixmilebridge. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Sixmilebridge via Red Cow Luas and Harvey's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Sixmilebridge. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Sixmilebridge via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Carlow and Sixmilebridge is 219 km. The road distance is 140.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Sixmilebridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Carlow to Sixmilebridge, including transfers.
Carlow to Sixmilebridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Sixmilebridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Sixmilebridge is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Sixmilebridge, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Sixmilebridge via Kildare and Limerick in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Sixmilebridge via Red Cow Luas, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Harvey's Quay in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Sixmilebridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Sixmilebridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Sixmilebridge is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Carlow to Sixmilebridge.
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