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How to get fromCarlow to Kilrushby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Kilrush 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 Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
    6h 26m
    €27–53

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
    7h 36m
    €32–59

  3. Drive 202.9 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Kilrushcar car 202.9 km
    2h 52m
    €35–51

  4. Train, bus via Athenry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
    6h 50m
    €29–56

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus bus 487
    2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus 336
    9h 11m
    €39–71

Carlow to Kilrush by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kilrush via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis Station in around 7h 36m.

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