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How to get fromCarlow to Tuamby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Tuam by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 427 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Tuam High Streetbus bus 427
    4h 51m
    €26–38

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus bus 721
    5h 4m
    €25–36

  3. Drive  169.5 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Tuamcar car 169.5 km
    2h 36m
    €30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    5h 7m
    €28–41

  5. Bus via Longford

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Tuam Vicar Stbus bus 65
    5h 37m
    €43–58

Carlow to Tuam by train and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Eden Quay and Crampton Quay in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 5h 7m.

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