What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Dublin is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Dublin is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Station station and arriving at Eden Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlow and arriving at Dublin Heuston. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Carlow to Dublin?

The distance between Carlow and Dublin is 89 km. The road distance is 83.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €8 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Dublin?

The train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Dublin bus from?

Carlow to Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Dublin train from?

Carlow to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Dublin?

The best way to get from Carlow to Dublin is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €22 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Carlow to Dublin bus arrive?

Carlow to Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.

Where does the Carlow to Dublin train arrive?

Carlow to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Dublin is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Carlow to Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Dublin.

Carlow to Dublin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Dublin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Carlow to Dublin by train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.5 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 4 hours.

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