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How to get fromCarlow to County Kerryby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Mallow

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    6h 22m
    €30–59

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    7h 24m
    €36–87

  3. Drive  241.3 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to County Kerrycar car 241.3 km
    3h 10m
    €43–61

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain train Ic
    6h 38m
    €41–58

Carlow to County Kerry by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Milltown via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 24m.

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