There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Bray by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Ic / ...
2h 14m€13–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
2h 36m€12–24Drive 91.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to Braycar 91.2 km
1h 19m€16–23
Carlow to Bray by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Bray is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Bray is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Bray. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Cornerstone Church via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Bray. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Bray via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Carlow and Bray is 114 km. The road distance is 91.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Bray without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Carlow to Bray, including transfers.
Carlow to Bray bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Bray is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €25 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Bray via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Cornerstone Church via Eden Quay and D'Olier Street in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from D'Olier Street to Cornerstone Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from D'Olier Street to Cornerstone Church
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Bray bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Bray is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Carlow to Bray.
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