There are 5 ways to get from Ennistimon to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- 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 6m€39–54Drive 188 km
cheapest- Drive from Ennistimon to Carlowcar 188 km
2h 41m€33–47Train
- 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 26m€34–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ennistymon to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
6h 44m€37–52Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Ennistymon to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
7h 7m€46–64
Ennistimon to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ennistimon to Carlow is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ennistimon to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ennistimon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ennistymon and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis Frs Walk and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ennistimon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Carlow via Athenry and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Ennistimon and Carlow is 329 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Ennistimon to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Ennistimon to Carlow, including transfers.
Ennistimon to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ennis Frs Walk station.
Ennistimon to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Ennistimon to Carlow is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Ennistimon, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ennistymon to Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennistymon to Carlow via Ennis Station, Ennis, Athenry, and Kildare in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Ennistimon to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Ennistimon to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ennistimon to Carlow is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Ennistimon to Carlow.
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