There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Castlewellan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
3h 41m£60–85Drive 127.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Castlewellancar 127.8 mi
2h 31m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Streetbus X1
5h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
5h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Castlewellan is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Castlewellan is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Castlewellan Upper Square via Dublin Airport T1 and Banbridge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Carlow and Castlewellan is 148 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carlow to Castlewellan without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Carlow to Castlewellan, including transfers.
Carlow to Castlewellan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Castlewellan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Castlewellan is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Castlewellan, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Castlewellan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Newry in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Castlewellan Upper Square via Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Kenlis Street, and Banbridge Bus Station in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Castlewellan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Castlewellan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Castlewellan is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Carlow to Castlewellan.
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