There are 3 ways to get from Knock Shrine to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 15m€41–56Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 18m€30–46Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Knock Shrine to Carlowcar 195.7 km
2h 40m€34–49
Knock Shrine to Carlow by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Shrine to Carlow is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Shrine to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Shrine to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Shrine to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Knock Shrine and Carlow is 221 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Knock Shrine to Carlow, including transfers.
Knock Shrine to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock Shrine to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Carlow is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Knock Shrine to Carlow Bus Stn via Knock and Athlone Stn in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knock Shrine to Carlow via Knock, Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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
Knock Shrine to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock Shrine to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Shrine to Carlow is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Knock Shrine to Carlow.
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