There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Thomond Park 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
3h 53m€28–41Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 13m€20–34Drive 136 km
- Drive from Carlow to Thomond Parkcar 136 km
1h 48m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
6h 17m€32–46
Carlow to Thomond Park by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Thomond Park is to bus via Dublin which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Thomond Park is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Thomond Park. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Thomond Park. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Carlow and Thomond Park is 202 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Thomond Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Carlow to Thomond Park, including transfers.
Carlow to Thomond Park bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Thomond Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Thomond Park is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Thomond Park, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Thomond Park via Kildare, Limerick, Upr Mallow Street, and Sexton St N in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Thomond Park via Red Cow Luas and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 13m.
- 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 Thomond Park bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to Thomond Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Thomond Park is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Carlow to Thomond Park.
There are 141+ hotels available in Thomond Park.