There are 3 ways to get from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 24m€11–17Line 954 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Streetbus 954 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 44mDrive 94.2 km
- Drive from Dún Laoghaire to Carlowcar 94.2 km
1h 8m€16–23
Dún Laoghaire to Carlow by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Carlow via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Dún Laoghaire and Carlow is 102 km. The road distance is 94.2 km.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow, including transfers.
Dún Laoghaire to Carlow bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
Dún Laoghaire to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 954 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dun Laoghaire to Carlow via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dun Laoghaire to Carlow Bus Stn via Tara Street and George's Quay in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Dún Laoghaire to Carlow bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Dún Laoghaire to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dún Laoghaire to Carlow is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Dún Laoghaire to Carlow.
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