There are 4 ways to get from RDS Arena to Carlow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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RDS Arena to Carlow by foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Carlow is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €22.
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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Sandymount and arriving at Carlow via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
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 train which takes 2h 39m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Carlow is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, 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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- 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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Booking & Getting There
RDS Arena to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
RDS Arena to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow 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 109+ hotels available in Carlow.