There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Killorglin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to KildareRe
- Take the train from Portarlington to KillarneyIc
6h 3m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Killarney40
7h 19m€39–57Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to Killorglin247.8 km
3h 7m€42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Killarney Rock Rd40
7h 36m€38–54
Carlow to Killorglin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Killorglin is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Killorglin is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Killorglin. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Killorglin via Waterford Bus Station and Killarney Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Carlow and Killorglin is 312 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killorglin without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Carlow to Killorglin, including transfers.
Carlow to Killorglin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Killorglin is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.
Carlow to Killorglin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Killorglin is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Carlow to Killorglin.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Killorglin, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Killorglin via Kildare, Portarlington, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Killorglin via Waterford Bus Station and Killarney Bus Station in around 7h 19m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Carlow to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Killarney Rock Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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