There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Castlereatrain Re
3h 12m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlereabus 440
4h 11m€20–29Drive 169.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to Castlereacar 169.2 km
2h 12m€29–42
Carlow to Castlerea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Castlerea is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Castlerea via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Carlow and Castlerea is 178 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Carlow to Castlerea, including transfers.
Carlow to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Castlerea is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Castlerea via Kildare in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Castlerea via Athlone Station in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Carlow to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Castlerea is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Carlow to Castlerea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.