There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 42m€24–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 45m€18–49Drive 174.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Carlowcar 174.1 km
2h 11m€31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 55m€20–29
Cork to Carlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Cork and Carlow is 259 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cork to Carlow, including transfers.
Cork to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stn via Waterford Bus Stn in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
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 Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Cork to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Carlow is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cork to Carlow.
There are 108+ hotels available in Carlow.