There are 4 ways to get from Rathgar to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 80 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cowper Road West to Parkgate Stbus 80
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 17m€11–15Line 15 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 48m€10–13Drive 82.4 km
- Drive from Rathgar to Carlowcar 82.4 km
56 min€14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Carlowtaxi 82.4 km
56 min€120–150
Rathgar to Carlow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Carlow is to line 15 bus and bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Carlow is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Orwell Mews and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Rathgar and Carlow is 96 km. The road distance is 82.3 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Carlow without a car is to line 80 bus and train which takes 2h 17m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Rathgar to Carlow, including transfers.
Rathgar to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Mews station.
Rathgar to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Carlow is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Rathgar to Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Orwell Mews to Carlow Bus Stn via Eden Quay and George's Quay in around 2h 48m.
- 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 Cowper Road West to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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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