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How to get fromMacroom to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    5h 1m
    €30–53

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Cork to Kildaretrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 36m
    €43–65

  3. Drive  203.6 km

    1. Drive from Macroom to Carlowcar car 203.6 km
    2h 48m
    €36–52

  4. Bus, train via Killarney

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 4m
    €38–56

  5. Bus via Midleton

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    6h 6m
    €45–81

Macroom to Carlow by bus

Calendar124Weekly Buses
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Macroom, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Macroom to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and SETU Cork Road in around 5h 1m.

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