There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Kildaretrain Re
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 2mDrive 220.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlebar to Carlowcar 220.6 km
3h 7m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Dublin Airport Zone 15bus 721
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
6h 21mBus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus 73
6h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Carlow is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Castlebar and Carlow is 238 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Castlebar to Carlow, including transfers.
Castlebar to Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Carlow train services, operated by Cie, depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Carlow is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlebar to Carlow via Kildare in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Carlow Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 15 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Dublin Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- citylink.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 15 station.
Castlebar to Carlow train services, operated by Cie, arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Carlow is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Castlebar to Carlow.
There are 28+ hotels available in Carlow.