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How to get fromKinsale to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinsale to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 228 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    4h 56m
    €25–44

  2. Line 226 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 43m
    €35–51

  3. Drive  200.5 km

    1. Drive from Kinsale to Carlowcar car 200.5 km
    2h 30m
    €35–50

  4. Line 226 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    3. Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 2m
    €33–47

  5. Line 226 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    6h 12m
    €46–80

Kinsale to Carlow by bus

Calendar124Weekly Buses
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kinsale to Carlow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, and SETU Cork Road in around 4h 56m.

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