There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Banbridge 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 Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Streetbus X1
4h 9m£12–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
4h 14m£11–13Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic
4h 27m£28–38Drive 123.6 mi
- Drive from Carlow to Banbridgecar 123.6 mi
2h 21m£31–45
Carlow to Banbridge by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Banbridge is to bus which costs £11 - £14 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Banbridge is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Kenlis Street via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Carlow and Banbridge is 139 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carlow to Banbridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £12 - £17.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Carlow to Banbridge, including transfers.
Carlow to Banbridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Banbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Banbridge is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Banbridge Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kenlis Street via Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Banbridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Banbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Banbridge is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Carlow to Banbridge.
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