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How to get fromShannon to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 343 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aidan Park to Limerick Colbertbus bus 343
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 45m
    €30–43

  2. Drive 150.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shannon to Carlowcar car 150.8 km
    2h 8m
    €26–37

  3. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    5h 12m
    €32–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus bus 487
    7h 28m
    €34–48

Shannon to Carlow by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Carlow Bus Stn via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 12m.

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