There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 25m€25–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 57m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 41m€33–48Drive 152.5 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Carlowcar 152.5 km
2h 8m€26–38Bus, train via Carrickmacross
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 26m€16–24
Carrickmacross to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Carlow is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Carlow via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Carlow is 182 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 25m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Carrickmacross to Carlow, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Carlow bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Carlow via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Carlow Bus Stn via Abbey St and George's Quay in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickmacross to Carlow bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Carrickmacross to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Carlow is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Carrickmacross to Carlow.
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