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How to get fromCork to Carlow Townby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 / ...
    3h 42m
    €19–34

  2. Bus via Waterford

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    3h 49m
    €18–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    3h 56m
    €24–35

  4. Drive  173.4 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Carlow Towncar car 173.4 km
    2h 10m
    €31–44

Cork to Carlow Town by bus and foot

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carlow Town, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Carlow Town via SETU Cork Road and Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Carlow Town via Portlaoise, Kildare, and Carlow in around 3h 56m.

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