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

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There are 6 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 Kildare to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 13m
    €35–50

  2. Drive 199.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlow to Doolincar car 199.9 km
    2h 52m
    €34–50

  3. 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
    6h 53m
    €41–58

  4. Train, bus via Portarlington

    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 54m
    €36–53

  5. Train, bus via Limerick

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 59m
    €37–54

  6. 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
    7h
    €44–62

Carlow to Doolin by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 269.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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 6h 53m.

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