There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Cavan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
3h 35m€23–40Drive 157.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Cavancar 157.7 km
2h 21m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
3h 49m€23–47Train, bus via Blanchardstown
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Cavan Bus Stnbus 109X
3h 54m€26–35
Carlow to Cavan by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cavan is to train and bus via Blanchardstown which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Cavan. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Cavan Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Carlow and Cavan is 220 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cavan without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Carlow to Cavan, including transfers.
Carlow to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cavan is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Carlow to Cavan.
There are 99+ hotels available in Cavan.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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