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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Strabane is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Strabane is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Strabane?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Strabane. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Bradley Way via Dublin Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Carlow to Strabane?

The distance between Carlow and Strabane is 190 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Strabane without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Carlow to Strabane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Strabane bus from?

Carlow to Strabane bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Where does the Carlow to Strabane bus arrive?

Carlow to Strabane bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Strabane?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Strabane is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Carlow to Strabane.

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 287+ hotels available in Strabane.

Carlow to Strabane - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Strabane by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Strabane Bradley Way32
5h 10m
£26–43
Drive 163.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlow to Strabane163.4 mi
3h 41m
£41–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way32
5h 57m
£26–37
Bus via Dungannon
1. Take the bus from Carlow Station to Naas880
2. Take the bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Dungannon Bus StationX4
4. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station273
7h 31m

Carlow to Strabane by train, tram, and bus

79Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Bradley Way via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 5h 57m.

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