There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Cobh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
4h 31m€26–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
4h 56m€27–47Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Carlow to Cobhcar 175.9 km
2h 18m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5h 14m€26–52Bus via Jameson Distillery
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillerybus 40
5h 50m€32–54
Carlow to Cobh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cobh is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Spy Hill via Waterford Bus Station, City Hall and Carrigaloe Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cobh via Kildare and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Carlow and Cobh is 277 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Carlow to Cobh, including transfers.
Carlow to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Cobh is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Cobh via Kildare and Cork in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Spy Hill via Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, City Hall, Glenbrook Ferry, and Carrigaloe Ferry in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Carlow to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Cobh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Carlow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Cobh is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Carlow to Cobh.
There are 318+ hotels available in Cobh.