There are 4 ways to get from Kenmare to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 42m€27–55Bus
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
7h 37m€35–90Drive 249 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Carlowcar 249 km
3h 12m€44–63Bus, train via Cork
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
8h 14m€37–70
Kenmare to Carlow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €27 - €60 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kenmare to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenmare to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Kenmare and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Kenmare and Carlow is 332 km. The road distance is 249 km.
The best way to get from Kenmare to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Kenmare to Carlow, including transfers.
Kenmare to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kenmare station.
Kenmare to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenmare to Carlow is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kenmare to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Carlow Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn, Cork Bus Stn, and Waterford Bus Stn in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
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 Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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