There are 5 ways to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 34m€43–58Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 38m€31–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Knock-NOC to Carlow201.2 km
2h 47mDrive 201.2 km
- Drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlowcar 201.2 km
2h 47m€34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 34m€35–48
Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ireland W Airport and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Knock Airport (NOC) and Carlow is 240 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow, including transfers.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ireland W Airport station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Knock Airport (NOC), Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Carlow via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
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 Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–35
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 Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Carlow.
There are 113+ hotels available in Carlow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Knock Airport (NOC) and Carlow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.