There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 80 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate Stbus 80
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 11m€11–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 40m€10–13Drive 83 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Carlowcar 83 km
57 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Carlowtaxi 83 km
57 min€120–150
Rathmines to Carlow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Carlow is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Carlow is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Brrks and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Rathmines and Carlow is 95 km. The road distance is 83 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Carlow without a car is to line 80 bus and train which takes 2h 11m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Rathmines to Carlow, including transfers.
Rathmines to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Rathmines to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Carlow is 83 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Rathmines to Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Rathmines, 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 Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- 57 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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