There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Tipperary by train, bus, or car
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Train via Waterford
best- Take the train from Carlow to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to Tipperarytrain Ic
3h 41mDrive 104.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Tipperarycar 104.9 km
1h 31m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperarybus 55
3h 48mTrain
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
4h 4mBus via Piltown
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Tipperarybus 55
5h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Tipperary is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Tipperary is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Tipperary via Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Tipperary via Waterford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Carlow and Tipperary is 173 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Tipperary without a car is to train via Waterford which takes 3h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Carlow to Tipperary, including transfers.
Carlow to Tipperary bus services, operated by JJ Kavanagh, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Tipperary train services, operated by Cie, depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Tipperary is to train via Waterford which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Tipperary, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Tipperary via Waterford in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Tipperary via Waterford Bus Station in around 3h 48m.
- Website
- cie.ie
Train from Carlow to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- cie.ie
Train from Waterford to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- cie.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- cie.ie
Train from Kildare to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- cie.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Piltown to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Tipperary bus services, operated by JJ Kavanagh, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Carlow to Tipperary train services, operated by Cie, arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Tipperary is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Carlow to Tipperary.
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