There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Carlow Town by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- 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 49m€18–49Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 56m€24–35Drive 173.4 km
- Drive from Cork to Carlow Towncar 173.4 km
2h 10m€31–44
Cork to Carlow Town by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Carlow Town is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Carlow Town is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Carlow Town. 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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Carlow Town. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Cork and Carlow Town is 205 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Carlow Town without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €18 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cork to Carlow Town, including transfers.
Cork to Carlow Town bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Carlow Town train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Carlow Town is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carlow Town, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Carlow Town via Waterford Bus Stn and Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Carlow Town via Portlaoise, Kildare, and Carlow in around 3h 56m.
- 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
- 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 Town bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Cork to Carlow Town train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Carlow Town is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Cork to Carlow Town.
There are 108+ hotels available in Carlow Town.