There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Skerries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Skerriestrain special train / ...
2h 25m€13–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
3h 50m€11–14Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
3h 23m€13–17Drive 115.1 km
- Drive from Carlow to Skerriescar 115.1 km
1h 18m€20–29
Carlow to Skerries by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Skerries is to bus which costs €11 - €15 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Skerries is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Skerries via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Skerries via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Carlow and Skerries is 122 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €12 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Carlow to Skerries, including transfers.
Carlow to Skerries bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Skerries is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €12 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €15 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Skerries, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Skerries via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Skerries bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Skerries is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Carlow to Skerries.
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