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How to get fromCarlow to Clonesby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlow to Clones by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nassau Street to Clones Diamondbus bus 180
    5h 14m

  2. Train, bus via Cavan Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 109X
    5h 33m
    €27–47

  3. Train, bus via Craigavon

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Jubilee Roadbus bus 271
    5h 59m

  4. Drive 187.1 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Clonescar car 187.1 km
    2h 32m
    €32–46

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quaybus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 109X
    5h 47m
    €27–54

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Maynooth University North Campusbus bus Um12
    2. Take the bus from Maynooth University North Campus to Cavan Cathedralbus bus Um05
    5h 51m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Clones, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Clones via Eden Quay, Dublin Busáras, and Cavan Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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