There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to University of Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Centre300
3h 43m€25–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to KildareRe
- Take the train from Kildare to LimerickIc
4h 12m€22–33Drive 133.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to University of Limerick133.2 km
1h 45m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Barrack St to Waterford Bus Station4
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
5h 32m€36–52
Carlow to University of Limerick by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to University of Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at UL Student Centre via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Carlow and University of Limerick is 260 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 43m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Carlow to University of Limerick, including transfers.
Carlow to University of Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
The best way to get from Carlow to University of Limerick is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 43m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
Carlow to University of Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to University of Limerick is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Carlow to University of Limerick.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and University of Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to University of Limerick via Red Cow Luas and UL Student Centre in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to University of Limerick via Kildare, Limerick, Upper Mallow Street, and UL Student Centre in around 4h 12m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to UL Student Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Barrack St to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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