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How to get fromCarlow to Donegalby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Donegal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 21m
    €37–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 41m
    €34–51

  3. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    7h 28m

  4. Drive 264.2 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Donegalcar car 264.2 km
    3h 45m
    €46–66

  5. Train, bus via Sligo #2

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 64
    7h 29m
    €41–62

Carlow to Donegal by train, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 337.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Donegal via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 41m.

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