There are 4 ways to get from Loughrea to Carlow by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Loughrea to Ballinasloe Stnbus 548
- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 24m€14–23Bus
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stnbus 548
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
4h 48m€21–30Drive 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 and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loughrea to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 4h 24m.
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.
The distance between Loughrea and Carlow is 185 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughrea to Carlow is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Loughrea to Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Carlow.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
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
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Loughrea to Ballinasloe Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Loughrea to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.citylink.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/
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