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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Gort is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Gort is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Gort?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Gort. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Gort via Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Gort?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Gort. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Gort via Kildare, Portarlington and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Carlow to Gort?

The distance between Carlow and Gort is 209 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Gort without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Carlow to Gort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Gort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlow to Gort train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlow to Gort?

The best way to get from Carlow to Gort is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Carlow to Gort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlow to Gort train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlow to Gort?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Gort is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Carlow to Gort.

Where can I stay near Gort?

There are 104+ hotels available in Gort.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to KildareRe
2. Take the train from Portarlington to AthenryIc / ...
5h 6m
€22–34
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway761 / ...
5h 12m
€35–57
Drive 145.8 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Gort145.8 km
2h 24m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Barrack St to Waterford Bus Station4
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Gort51
6h 35m
€42–67

Carlow to Gort by train

35Weekly Trains

5h 6mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Gort, IE-G, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Gort via Kildare, Portarlington, and Athenry in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Gort via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 5h 12m.

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