There are 5 ways to get from Rathdrum to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Stationbus 800
2h 38m€7–10Train
- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 26m€15–23Drive 55.8 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Carlowcar 55.8 km
1h 10m€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathdrum to Carlowtaxi 55.8 km
1h 10m€80–100Bus via Arklow
- Take the bus from Arklow Train Station to Carlow Stationbus 800
3h€8–12
Rathdrum to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Carlow is to bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Carlow Station via Woodenbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Carlow via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Carlow is 76 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rathdrum to Carlow, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Woodenbridge station.
Rathdrum to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Carlow is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rathdrum to Carlow via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
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
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Woodenbridge to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Arklow Train Station to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Rathdrum to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Station.
Rathdrum to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Carlow is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Rathdrum to Carlow.
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