What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cavan?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cavan is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Cavan?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Carlow to Cavan?

The distance between Carlow and Cavan is 220 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Cavan without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Cavan without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €22 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Cavan?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Carlow to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Cavan bus from?

Carlow to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Where does the Carlow to Cavan bus arrive?

Carlow to Cavan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Cavan?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cavan is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Carlow to Cavan.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 103+ hotels available in Cavan.

Carlow to Cavan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Station30 / ...
3h 30m
€23–40
Drive 157.7 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Cavan157.7 km
2h 21m
€27–39
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station30
4h 15m
€23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Barrack St to Dublin Airport4
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Cavan Bus Station30
4h 33m
€34–47

Carlow to Cavan by train, tram, and bus

79Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 15m.

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