There are 4 ways to get from Mallow to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 22m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 3m€30–67Drive 160.1 km
- Drive from Mallow to Carlowcar 160.1 km
2h 3m€28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 40m€32–47
Mallow to Carlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallow to Carlow is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mallow to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallow to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Mallow and Carlow is 225 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Mallow to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Mallow to Carlow, including transfers.
Mallow to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Mallow to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Mallow to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Mallow, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Mallow to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallow to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kilkenny to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Mallow to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Mallow to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallow to Carlow is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Mallow to Carlow.
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