There are 5 ways to get from Ennistimon to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 58m€34–51Drive 188 km
cheapest- Drive from Ennistimon to Carlowcar 188 km
2h 41m€32–47Bus
- 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€39–54Bus, 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 32m€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 8m€46–64
Ennistimon to Carlow by bus and train
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 Limerick and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ennistimon and Carlow is 266 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Ennistimon to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 Limerick station.
The best way to get from Ennistimon to Carlow is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Ennistimon, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ennistymon to Carlow via Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, and Kildare in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €21–29
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ennistymon to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Ennistymon to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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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 Kildare 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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