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How to get fromCarlow to Traleeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlow to Tralee by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain train Ic
    5h 21m
    €30–43

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prnce's Stbus bus 300
    6h 10m
    €32–49

  3. Drive  233 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Traleecar car 233 km
    2h 55m
    €41–59

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    5h 20m
    €35–106

  5. Train via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train Ic
    5h 35m
    €31–46

  6. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus bus 487
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    8h 52m
    €39–55

Carlow to Tralee by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Tralee via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tralee Prnce's St via Red Cow Luas in around 6h 10m.

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