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How to get fromDoolin to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 17m
    €35–49

  2. Drive 200.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doolin to Carlowcar car 200.6 km
    2h 53m
    €34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    6h 37m
    €42–58

  4. Bus, train via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 29m
    €37–54

  5. Bus, train via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    6h 41m
    €44–61

Doolin to Carlow by bus and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 269.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Doolin to Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 37m.

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