There are 4 ways to get from Sandyford to Carlow by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 35m€10–15Tram, train
- Take the tram from Kilmacud to Westmorelandtram Green
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 40m€11–16Drive 88.3 km
- Drive from Sandyford to Carlowcar 88.3 km
1h€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sandyford to Carlowtaxi 88.3 km
1h€130–160
Sandyford to Carlow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandyford to Carlow is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sandyford to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandyford to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Drummartin Link Road and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Kingston and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandyford to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Kilmacud and arriving at Carlow via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Sandyford and Carlow is 91 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.
The best way to get from Sandyford to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Sandyford to Carlow, including transfers.
Sandyford to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Sandyford to Carlow train services, operated by Luas, depart from Kilmacud station.
Sandyford to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
What companies run services between Sandyford, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Kilmacud to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Luas
- 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 Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €130–160
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
Bray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 286 1111
Bray Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 807 5589
- Website
- braytaxi.com
Simon Napier Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 053 5904
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Booking & Getting There
Sandyford to Carlow train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Westmoreland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandyford to Carlow is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Sandyford to Carlow.
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