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How to get fromLimerick Junction to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    3h 17m
    €22–46

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    3h 20m
    €17–25

  3. Drive  110 km

    1. Drive from Limerick Junction to Carlowcar car 110 km
    1h 36m
    €20–28

  4. Train via Waterford

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Waterford to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h
    €17–24

  5. Bus via Piltown

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Piltownbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus bus 487
    5h 5m
    €19–28

Limerick Junction to Carlow by bus

Calendar57Weekly Buses
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Carlow Bus Stn via Waterford Bus Stn in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 20m.

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