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How to get fromCork to County Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to County Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Waterford

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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 47m
    €22–39

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 2m
    €27–40

  3. Drive 171.4 km

    1. Drive from Cork to County Carlowcar car 171.4 km
    2h 18m
    €30–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus bus 500
    5h 24m
    €22–33

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Waterford to Muine Bheagtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bagenalstown to Myshallbus bus 481 / ...
    5h 31m
    €23–42

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  • Distance: 235.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Garryhill via SETU Cork Road, Carlow Bus Stn, and Carlow in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Garryhill via Portlaoise, Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 5h 2m.

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