There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Midleton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
3h 46m€23–46Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
4h 16m€26–39Drive 159.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to Midletoncar 159.8 km
2h 5m€28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
4h 15m€25–35
Carlow to Midleton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Midleton is to train and bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Midleton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Jameson Distillery via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Midleton via Kildare and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Carlow and Midleton is 182 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Midleton without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Carlow to Midleton, including transfers.
Carlow to Midleton bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Midleton is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Midleton, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery via Waterford Bus Stn in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Midleton via Kildare and Cork in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Carlow to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Midleton bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Midleton is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Carlow to Midleton.
There are 290+ hotels available in Midleton.