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How to get fromClones to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clones to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clones to O'Connell St Upperbus bus 180
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 30m

  2. Bus, train via Craigavon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 35m
    €30–42

  3. Drive  187.4 km

    1. Drive from Clones to Carlowcar car 187.4 km
    2h 33m
    €33–48

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Clones to O'Connell St Upperbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    5h 2m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    6h 54m
    €30–44

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  • Distance: 241.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Clones, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Clones to Carlow Bus Stn via O'Connell St Upper and George's Quay in around 5h 2m.

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