There are 5 ways to get from Glenamaddy to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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 Castlerea to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 46m€17–41Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Glenamaddy to Ballinasloe Stnbus 546
- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 22m€16–26Bus
- Take the bus from Glenamaddy to Ballinasloe Stnbus 546
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 22m€24–35Drive 160.7 km
- Drive from Glenamaddy to Carlowcar 160.7 km
2h 12m€29–41Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Glenamaddy to Galway Ceanntbus 429
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
7h 13m€42–58
Glenamaddy to Carlow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glenamaddy to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €16 - €26 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Glenamaddy to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenamaddy to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Glenamaddy and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenamaddy to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Glenamaddy and Carlow is 202 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Glenamaddy to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €17 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Glenamaddy to Carlow, including transfers.
Glenamaddy to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Glenamaddy station.
Glenamaddy to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Glenamaddy to Carlow is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Glenamaddy, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glenamaddy to Carlow via Castlerea Stn, Castlerea, and Kildare in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glenamaddy to Carlow Bus Stn via Ballinasloe Stn, Ballinasloe, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 091 842 384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Glenamaddy to Ballinasloe Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Glenamaddy to Ballinasloe Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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 Glenamaddy to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Glenamaddy to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Ballinasloe Stn station.
Glenamaddy to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenamaddy to Carlow is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Glenamaddy to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.



