There are 3 ways to get from Westport to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westport to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 27m€24–36Bus
- Take the bus from Westport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
6h 50m€50–67Drive 237 km
- Drive from Westport to Carlowcar 237 km
3h 17m€41–58
Westport to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westport to Carlow is to train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Westport to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Westport to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Westport to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Westport and Carlow is 256 km. The road distance is 237 km.
The best way to get from Westport to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Westport to Carlow, including transfers.
Westport to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Westport station.
Westport to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Westport to Carlow is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Westport, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Westport to Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westport to Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Westport to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Westport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €29–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Westport to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Westport to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westport to Carlow is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Westport to Carlow.
There are 112+ hotels available in Carlow.