There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Tipperary by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street55
3h 29m€20–36Train via Waterford
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to TipperaryIc
3h 42m€17–24Drive 105.4 km
- Drive from Carlow to Tipperary105.4 km
1h 31m€18–26Train
- Take the train from Carlow to KildareRe
- Take the train from Kildare to Limerick JunctionIc
3h 46m€19–36Bus via Piltown
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltown487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Tipperary Abbey Street55
4h 42m
Carlow to Tipperary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Tipperary is to train via Waterford which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 42m.
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 Abbey Street via Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
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 42m.
The distance between Carlow and Tipperary is 166 km. The road distance is 105.4 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Tipperary without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Carlow to Tipperary, including transfers.
Carlow to Tipperary bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Tipperary is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Waterford, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Tipperary, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street via Waterford Bus Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Tipperary via Waterford in around 3h 42m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Waterford to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Piltown to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Bus from Piltown to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Tipperary bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Carlow to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), 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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