What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Lucan?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Lucan is to bus which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Lucan?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Lucan is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Lucan?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Lucan?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Adamstown via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Carlow to Lucan?

The distance between Carlow and Lucan is 102 km. The road distance is 76.3 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Lucan without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Lucan without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs €11 - €15.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Lucan?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Carlow to Lucan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Lucan bus from?

Carlow to Lucan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Lucan train from?

Carlow to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Lucan?

The best way to get from Carlow to Lucan is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs €9 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Carlow to Lucan bus arrive?

Carlow to Lucan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Carlow to Lucan train arrive?

Carlow to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Lucan?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Lucan is 76 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Carlow to Lucan.

Where can I stay near Lucan?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Lucan.

Carlow to Lucan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Lucan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Lucan Villagebus C3 / ...
1h 34m
€12–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Lucan Villagebus L54
2h 2m
€9–12
Drive 76.3 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Lucancar 76.3 km
54 min
€14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlow to Lucantaxi 76.3 km
54 min
€100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Adamstowntrain Re / ...
1h 49m
€12–17

Carlow to Lucan by train and bus

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.5 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Lucan, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Lucan Garda Station via Kildare, Adamstown, and Adamstown Station in around 1h 49m.

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