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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cobh to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    4h 45m
    €19–34

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 8m
    €25–38

  3. Drive  176.1 km

    1. Drive from Cobh to Carlowcar car 176.1 km
    2h 19m
    €31–45

  4. Bus via Jameson Distillery

    1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    5h 50m
    €34–63

Cobh to Carlow by bus

Calendar124Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Spy Hill to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, and SETU Cork Road in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to Carlow via Cork and Kildare in around 5h 8m.

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