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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 Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    5h 8m
    €30–68

  2. Bus, train via Kildare

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 13m
    €45–67

  3. Drive  203.6 km

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

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    3. Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 45m
    €32–48

  5. 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 / ...
    5h 48m
    €38–56

Macroom to Carlow by bus

Calendar130Weekly Buses
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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 and Waterford Bus Stn in around 5h 8m.

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