There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to The Helix 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 / ...
1h 48m€13–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Westmoreland Street to Dcubus 19 / ...
2h 4m€10–13Drive 88.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to The Helixcar 88.8 km
1h 5m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to The Helixtaxi 88.8 km
1h 5m€130–160
Carlow to The Helix by train, tram, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to The Helix is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to The Helix is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Dcu via Westmoreland Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Smithfield via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Carlow and The Helix is 96 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to The Helix without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Carlow to The Helix, including transfers.
Carlow to The Helix bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to The Helix train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to The Helix is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and The Helix, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to The Helix via Eden Quay, Westmoreland Street, and Dcu in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Westmoreland Street to Dcu
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
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 The Helix bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to The Helix train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to The Helix is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Carlow to The Helix.
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