There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Carlow Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
1h 19m€8–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
1h 35m€7–10Drive 84.7 km
- Drive from Dublin to Carlow Castlecar 84.7 km
59 min€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Carlow Castletaxi 84.7 km
59 min€120–150
Dublin to Carlow Castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Carlow Castle is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Carlow Castle is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Carlow. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Dublin and Carlow Castle is 91 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Carlow Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €8 - €12.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Carlow Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Carlow Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Carlow Castle is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Carlow Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Carlow Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Carlow Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Carlow Castle is 85 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Dublin to Carlow Castle.
There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow Castle.