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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tuam to Carlow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 21m
    €28–41

  2. Line 427 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishop Street to Eyre Squarebus bus 427
    2. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 8m
    €26–37

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    5h 22m
    €27–38

  4. Drive  168.9 km

    1. Drive from Tuam to Carlowcar car 168.9 km
    2h 36m
    €30–43

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuam Vicar St to Longford Stnbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    5h 40m
    €44–60

Tuam to Carlow by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Tuam, IE-G, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to Carlow via Claremorris, Claremorris, and Kildare in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 11 and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 22m.

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