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How to get fromCounty Clare to Carlowby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m
    €23–33

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    4h 55m
    €27–37

  3. Drive 164.5 km

    1. Drive from County Clare to Carlowcar car 164.5 km
    2h 19m
    €28–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus bus 487
    7h 40m
    €35–52

County Clare to Carlow by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ennis to Carlow via Limerick and Kildare in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Carlow Bus Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 4h 55m.

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