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How to get fromCounty Carlow to Corkby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Waterford

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    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    4h 51m
    €21–40

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain train 224
    5h 31m
    €26–39

  3. Drive  172.2 km

    1. Drive from County Carlow to Corkcar car 172.2 km
    2h 19m
    €31–44

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulstown to Kilkenny Dunnes Storesbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    6h 4m
    €23–34

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  • Distance: 234.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Garryhill to Cork Andersn's Quay via Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, and SETU Cork Road in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garryhill to Cork via Carlow, Carlow, and Kildare in around 5h 31m.

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