There are 4 ways to get from Leitrim to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 22m€25–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Stradballybus
- Take the bus from Stradbally to Carlowbus
6h 35m€23–36Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 54m€29–53Drive 173.4 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Carlowcar 173.4 km
2h 24m€30–43
Leitrim to Carlow by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Carlow is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Carrick-on-Shannon and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Carlow via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Leitrim and Carlow is 260 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Leitrim to Carlow, including transfers.
Leitrim to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Leitrim to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Carlow is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Carlow via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Carlow Bus Stn via Carrick-on-Shannon and Heuston Station in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone TUS to Stradbally
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Stradbally to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Leitrim to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Leitrim to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Carlow is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Leitrim to Carlow.
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