There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Rathmines by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
1h 31m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Barrack St to Dublin Eden Quay4
1h 39m€19–24Drive 83 km
- Drive from Carlow to Rathmines83 km
56 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Rathmines83 km
56 min€120–150Bus via Carlow Bus Station
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay736 / ...
1h 44m€13–17
Carlow to Rathmines by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathmines is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathmines is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Carlow Barrack St and arriving at Military Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Charlemont via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Carlow and Rathmines is 94 km. The road distance is 83 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Carlow to Rathmines, including transfers.
Carlow to Rathmines bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carlow Barrack St station.
Carlow to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Rathmines is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €25 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Carlow Barrack St to Dublin Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Barrack St to Dublin Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Rathmines bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Rathmines is 83 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Carlow to Rathmines.
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