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How to get fromNewcastle West to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle West to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dublin

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    1. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    5h
    €27–38

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13 / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 10m
    €30–44

  3. Drive  175.2 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle West to Carlowcar car 175.2 km
    2h 11m
    €31–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus bus 487
    7h 30m
    €34–49

Newcastle West to Carlow by bus

Calendar119Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.4 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Newcastle West, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Newcastle West to Carlow Bus Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 5h.

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