There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Tullamore by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamorebus 73
1h 27m€16–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
2h 1m€10–14Drive 70.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Tullamorecar 70.7 km
59 min€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Tullamoretaxi 70.7 km
59 min€100–120
Carlow to Tullamore by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Tullamore is to train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Tullamore is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Tullamore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Tullamore via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Carlow and Tullamore is 71 km. The road distance is 70.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Tullamore without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €16 - €23.
The bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamore takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Carlow to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Tullamore is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamore twice daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Tullamore via Kildare in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–23
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €100–120
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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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Tullamore station.
Carlow to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Tullamore is 71 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Carlow to Tullamore.
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