There are 5 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
6h 17m€36–50Drive 201.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Carlowcar 201.8 km
2h 55m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis B na Trócairebus 350
- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
6h 30m€41–56Bus, train via Ennis
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
6h 44m€36–52Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
6h 53m€45–62
Cliffs of Moher to Carlow by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cliffs of Moher and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis Frs Walk and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Carlow is 279 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow, including transfers.
Cliffs of Moher to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cliffs of Moher station.
Cliffs of Moher to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis B na Trócaire station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cliffs of Moher to Carlow is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow.
There are 113+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow Bus Stn via Cliffs of Moher, Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €21–29
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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