There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to University of Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Ctrbus 300
3h 48m€20–33Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
4h 14m€29–41Drive 133.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to University of Limerickcar 133.2 km
1h 45m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
6h 38m€33–46
Carlow to University of Limerick by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick is to bus via Dublin which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to University of Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at UL Student Ctr via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to University of Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Carlow and University of Limerick is 260 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 48m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Carlow to University of Limerick, including transfers.
Carlow to University of Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to University of Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 48m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and University of Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to University of Limerick via Red Cow Luas and UL Student Ctr in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to University of Limerick via Kildare, Limerick, Upr Mallow Street, and UL Student Ctr in around 4h 14m.
- 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 UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–24
Bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to University of Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Carlow to University of Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to University of Limerick is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Carlow to University of Limerick.
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