There are 3 ways to get from Portmarnock to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portmarnock to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 48m€11–17Line 102 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Airport Zone 15bus 102
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
3h 20m€10–14Drive 101 km
- Drive from Portmarnock to Carlowcar 101 km
1h 8m€18–26
Portmarnock to Carlow by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Carlow is to line 102 bus and bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmarnock to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock and arriving at Carlow via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Portmarnock and Carlow is 104 km. The road distance is 101 km.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Portmarnock to Carlow, including transfers.
Portmarnock to Carlow bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Portmarnock Village station.
Portmarnock to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portmarnock station.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Carlow is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Portmarnock, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portmarnock to Carlow via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 15 and Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portmarnock to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Portmarnock to Carlow bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Airport Zone 15 station.
Portmarnock to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmarnock to Carlow is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portmarnock to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.