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

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Carlow to KildareRe
2. Take the train from Kildare to LimerickIc
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Station51
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush336
6h 44m
€32–55
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas736
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walk300
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush336
7h 31m
€34–48
Drive 202.8 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Kilrush202.8 km
2h 52m
€34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltown487
2. Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbert Station55
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Station51
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Aldi Kilrush335
10h 26m

Carlow to Kilrush by train and bus

15Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Kilrush via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Friars Walk, and Ennis Station in around 7h 31m.

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Kilrush, Ireland

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Things to do in Kilrush

West Clare Railway(Opens in a new window)

The West Clare Railway (WCR) originally operated in County Clare, Ireland between 1887 and 1961, and has partially re-opened. This narrow gauge railway ran from the county town of Ennis, via numerous stopping-points along the West Clare coast to two termini, at Kilrush and Kilkee (the routes diverging at Moyasta Junction). The system was the last operating narrow gauge passenger system in Ireland and connected with the mainline rail system at Ennis, where a station still stands today for bus and train services to Limerick and Galway. Intermediate stops included Ennistymon, Lahinch and Milltown Malbay. A preservation society maintains a railway museum, and has successfully re-opened a section of the railway as a passenger-carrying heritage line.

Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland(Opens in a new window)

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland, formerly Doonbeg Golf Club, is a traditional links-type course situated to the north of Doonbeg in County Clare, Ireland. Designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2002, the geography was hardly changed as the course was fitted into the area provided. The complex hosts a 5-star hotel, spa, cottages and reception rooms.

Carrigaholt(Opens in a new window)

Carrigaholt is a small fishing village in County Clare, Ireland, a castle and a Catholic parish by the same name. The area was officially classified as part of the West Clare Gaeltacht; an Irish-speaking community; until 1956.

Ballybunion Golf Club(Opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in Kilrush

Zoe Bistro & Accommodation(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

The Merchant's Store(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Merchant's House(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

The Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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