There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 38m€29–49Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 57m€35–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Carlow183.2 km
2h 13mDrive 183.2 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlowcar 183.2 km
2h 13m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h€42–61
Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Andersn's Quay and SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Carlow is 210 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Portlaoise, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and SETU Cork Road in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport to Carlow via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Cork to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Carlow.
There are 112+ hotels available in Carlow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Carlow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.