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 49m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 11m€41–56Drive 195.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Knockcar 195.6 km
2h 39m€34–49
Carlow to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Knock is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 49m.
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 to Knock. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Knock. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
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 49m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Carlow to Knock, including transfers.
Carlow to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Knock is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 11m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Knock via Athlone Stn in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlow to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Knock is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Carlow to Knock.
There are 78+ hotels available in Knock.