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How to get fromRathmines to Carlowby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Carlow by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    2h 4m
    €11–16
  2. Line 80 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate Stbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    2h 43m
    €10–13
  3. Drive  83 km

    1. Drive from Rathmines to Carlowcar car 83 km
    57 min
    €15–22
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rathmines to Carlowtaxi taxi 83 km
    57 min
    €120–150

Rathmines to Carlow by tram and train

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Carlow Bus Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 2h 43m.

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