There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re
4h 47m€24–43Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Knockbus 440
5h 8m€24–34Drive 195.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Knockcar 195.6 km
2h 39m€33–48
Carlow to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Knock is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Knock. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Knock via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Carlow and Knock is 225 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Knock without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carlow to Knock, including transfers.
Carlow to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Knock is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.
Carlow to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Knock is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Carlow to Knock.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Knock via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Knock via Athlone Station in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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