There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Carlow by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Athy to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Carlow is to train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Carlow is to train which takes 12 min and costs €2 - €4.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athy and arriving at Carlow Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athy and arriving at Carlow. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Athy and Carlow is 18 km. The road distance is 18.4 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Athy to Carlow takes 12 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Athy to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Carlow is to train which takes 12 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 36 min.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athy to Carlow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Athy to Carlow Bus Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 36 min. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 6 times a week.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Athy to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- €29–35
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
Athy to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Carlow is 18 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Athy to Carlow.
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