There are 5 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Callanbus 717
5h 22m€32–43Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Callanbus 717
5h 36m€26–38Drive 197.7 km
- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callancar 197.7 km
2h 47m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 29m€28–42Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ormonde Roadbus 73
6h 45m€36–51
Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan is to train and bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon and arriving at Callan via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Callan is 294 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 22m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Callan, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan via Heuston Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Callan via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Kilkenny, and Kilkenny Stn in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Callan.
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