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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Coleraine is to train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Coleraine is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Carlow to Coleraine?

The distance between Carlow and Coleraine is 232 miles. The road distance is 184.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Coleraine without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Carlow to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlow to Coleraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlow to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Carlow to Coleraine is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Carlow to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlow to Coleraine train arrive?

Carlow to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Coleraine is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Carlow to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 384+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
6h 9m
£33–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Custom House Quaybus 4
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
6h 47m
Drive 183.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlow to Colerainecar 183.4 mi
3h 52m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 4m

Carlow to Coleraine by train, tram, and foot

65Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Coleraine.

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Coleraine, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Coleraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 7h 4m.

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