There are 4 ways to get from Loughrea to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stnbus 548
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
4h 48m€21–30Train
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 16m€27–40Drive 132.2 km
- Drive from Loughrea to Carlowcar 132.2 km
2h 5m€23–33Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Parkgate Stbus 763
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 17m€25–34
Loughrea to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loughrea to Carlow is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Loughrea to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughrea to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Loughrea and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughrea to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Loughrea and Carlow is 178 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Loughrea to Carlow, including transfers.
Loughrea to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Loughrea station.
Loughrea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Carlow is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Loughrea, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Loughrea to Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughrea to Carlow via Galway Coach Stn, Galway, and Kildare in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Loughrea to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Loughrea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughrea to Carlow is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Loughrea to Carlow.
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