There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to County Meath by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Beresford Place to Johnstown Centrebus Nx
2h 33m€24–34Drive 111.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to County Meathcar 111.5 km
1h 24m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Beresford Place to Academy Streetbus Nx
2h 50m€21–30
Carlow to County Meath by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to County Meath is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to County Meath is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to County Meath. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Academy Street via Beresford Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Carlow and County Meath is 141 km. The road distance is 111.5 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to County Meath without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Carlow to County Meath, including transfers.
Carlow to County Meath bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to County Meath bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to County Meath is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Carlow to County Meath.
There are 162+ hotels available in County Meath.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and County Meath, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Academy Street via Eden Quay and Beresford Place in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Beresford Place to Johnstown Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Beresford Place to Academy Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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