There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Carlow to Roscommon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Roscommon is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Roscommon via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Roscommon via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Carlow and Roscommon is 152 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Carlow to Roscommon, including transfers.
Carlow to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Roscommon is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Roscommon via Kildare in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Athlone Station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- 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 Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Carlow to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Roscommon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Carlow to Roscommon.
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