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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

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Galwaytrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 26m
    €27–40

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 51m
    €35–49

  3. Drive 199.9 km

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

  4. Train, bus via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    6h 49m
    €28–43

  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
    7h
    €30–45

  6. Bus via Moate

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Moatebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Moate to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 763
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    7h 27m
    €31–47

Carlow to Doolin by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Doolin via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Friars Walk, and Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire in around 6h 51m.

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