There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Ardee by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
3h 28m€17–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
3h 40m€14–20Train, bus via Ardee N33
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ardee N33bus 32
3h 28m€24–34Drive 137.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Ardeecar 137.6 km
1h 48m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 9m€34–49
Carlow to Ardee by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ardee is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ardee is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ardee. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Ardee via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ardee. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Carlow and Ardee is 159 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ardee without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Carlow to Ardee, including transfers.
Carlow to Ardee bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ardee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ardee is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ardee, IE-LH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ardee via Eden Quay and Abbey St in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Ardee via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Ardee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Ardee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ardee N33
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Ardee bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Ardee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ardee is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Carlow to Ardee.
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