There are 4 ways to get from Banbridge to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 2m€13–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
4h 7m€12–16Train
- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 55m€25–36Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Banbridge to Carlowcar 199.4 km
2h 22m€38–54
Banbridge to Carlow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Banbridge to Carlow is to bus which costs €12 - €16 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Banbridge to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Banbridge to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Kenlis Street and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Banbridge to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Carlow via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Banbridge and Carlow is 222 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Banbridge to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs €13 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Banbridge to Carlow, including transfers.
Banbridge to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kenlis Street station.
Banbridge to Carlow train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Banbridge to Carlow is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Banview Heights to Carlow via High Street Stop C, Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kenlis Street to Carlow Bus Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Banbridge to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Banbridge to Carlow train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbridge to Carlow is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Banbridge to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.