There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to County Kerry by train, bus, or car
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Train via Mallow
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 30m€30–59Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
7h 35m€35–73Drive 241.3 km
- Drive from Carlow to County Kerrycar 241.3 km
3h 10m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
6h 46m€41–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
8h 28m€38–56
Carlow to County Kerry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to County Kerry is to train and bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to County Kerry is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Milltown via SETU Cork Road, Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Carlow and County Kerry is 320 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to County Kerry without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 30m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Carlow to County Kerry, including transfers.
Carlow to County Kerry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to County Kerry is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 30m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Milltown via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Milltown via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to County Kerry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Carlow to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to County Kerry is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Carlow to County Kerry.
There are 210+ hotels available in County Kerry.







