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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 15m
    €36–53

  2. Drive 199.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Doolincar car 199.9 km
    2h 52m
    €34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 31m
    €44–62

  4. Train, bus via Ennis

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 2m
    €39–57

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 4m
    €41–58

Carlow to Doolin by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Doolin via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 7h 4m.

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