There are 4 ways to get from RDS Arena to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 4 bus, train
best- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Heuston Stationbus 4 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 16m€11–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 47m€10–13Drive 85.6 km
- Drive from RDS Arena to Carlowcar 85.6 km
1h€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from RDS Arena to Carlowtaxi 85.6 km
1h€120–160
RDS Arena to Carlow by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Carlow is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from RDS Arena to Carlow. However, there are services departing from RDS Ballsbridge and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between RDS Arena and Carlow is 96 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Carlow without a car is to line 4 bus and train which takes 2h 16m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from RDS Arena to Carlow, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
RDS Arena to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between RDS Arena to Carlow is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from RDS Arena to Carlow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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