There are 5 ways to get from Doolin to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
6h 16m€35–49Bus
- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus 350
- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
6h 37m€42–58Drive 200.6 km
- Drive from Doolin to Carlowcar 200.6 km
2h 53m€35–50Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
6h 41m€44–61Bus, train via Ennis
- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
6h 56m€37–54
Doolin to Carlow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Carlow is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Doolin to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis Frs Walk and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Doolin and Carlow is 270 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.
The best way to get from Doolin to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Doolin to Carlow, including transfers.
Doolin to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis B na Trócaire station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Carlow is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Doolin to Carlow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Doolin to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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