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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Carlowby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carlow by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 34m
    €29–42

  2. Drive 155.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carlowcar car 155.1 km
    2h 13m
    €27–38

  3. Line 343 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to William Streetbus bus 343
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    5h 22m
    €31–46

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Carlowrideshare rideshare 155.1 km
    2h 13m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus bus 487
    7h 38m
    €33–47

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carlow by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Carlow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Carlow via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Kildare in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Carlow Bus Stn via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 22m.

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