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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Clara is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Clara is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Clara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Station station and arriving at Clara. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Clara. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Clara via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Carlow to Clara?

The distance between Carlow and Clara is 83 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Clara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs €9 - €14.

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

The bus from Carlow Bus Station to Clara takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Clara bus from?

Carlow to Clara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Clara train from?

Carlow to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Clara?

The best way to get from Carlow to Clara is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Carlow to Clara bus arrive?

Carlow to Clara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Clara station.

Where does the Carlow to Clara train arrive?

Carlow to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Clara is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Carlow to Clara.

Where can I stay near Clara?

There are 72+ hotels available in Clara.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Clara by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Clarabus 73
1h 42m
€9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Re / ...
2h 48m
€12–19
Drive 81.8 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Claracar 81.8 km
1h 8m
€14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Clarataxi 81.8 km
1h 8m
€110–140

Carlow to Clara by bus

13Weekly Buses

1h 42mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.9 km
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Clara twice daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Clara via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 48m.

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