There are 7 ways to get from Carlow to Wicklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 183 bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Station to Woodenbridge Hotelbus 800
- Take the bus from Woodenbridge to Wicklowbus 183
3h 3mDrive 71.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Wicklowcar 71.3 km
1h 27m€13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Grand Hotelbus 740 / ...
3h 22m€25–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Wicklowtaxi 71.3 km
1h 27m€100–130Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow College to Gorey Main Streetbus Iw07
- Take the bus from Gorey Main Street to Grand Hotelbus Um11 / ...
3h 3mBus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Grand Hotelbus 740 / ...
3h 30m€25–42Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Wicklowtrain Re / ...
3h 33m€15–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Wicklow is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Wicklow is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Wicklow. However, there are services departing from Carlow Station and arriving at Wicklow via Woodenbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Wicklow. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Wicklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Carlow and Wicklow is 97 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Wicklow without a car is to bus and line 183 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Carlow to Wicklow, including transfers.
Carlow to Wicklow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Carlow Station.
Carlow to Wicklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Wicklow is to bus and line 183 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Wicklow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Station to Wicklow via Woodenbridge Hotel and Woodenbridge in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Wicklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow Station to Woodenbridge Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Woodenbridge to Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from George's Quay to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Gorey Main Street to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 59 913 2392
- info@dunnescoaches.com
- Website
- dunnescoaches.com
Bus from Carlow College to Gorey Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Dunnes Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Wicklow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Woodenbridge Hotel station.
Carlow to Wicklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Wicklow is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Carlow to Wicklow.
There are 101+ hotels available in Wicklow.










