There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Westport 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 Westporttrain Re / ...
4h 22m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus 440
6h 47m€50–68Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Carlow to Westportcar 237.5 km
3h 18m€41–59
Carlow to Westport by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Westport is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Westport is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Westport. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Westport via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Westport. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Westport via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Carlow and Westport is 256 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Westport without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Carlow to Westport, including transfers.
Carlow to Westport bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Westport train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Westport is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Westport, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Westport via Kildare in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Westport via Athlone Stn in around 6h 47m.
- 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 Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €29–40
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Westport bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlow to Westport train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Westport is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Carlow to Westport.
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