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 4h 40m.

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 to Gort. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Gort via Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

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 4h 40m.

How far is it from Carlow to Gort?

The distance between Carlow and Gort is 209 km. The road distance is 145.9 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 4h 40m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Stn 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 4h 40m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 52m.

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 127+ hotels available in Gort.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 40m
€22–34
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5h 52m
€37–55
Drive 145.9 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Gortcar 145.9 km
2h 24m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Gortbus 51
8h 32m
€38–53

Carlow to Gort by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Gort via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 5h 52m.

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