There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Carlow by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Castlerea to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Carlow is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Castlerea and Carlow is 178 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Castlerea to Carlow, including transfers.
Castlerea to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Carlow Bus Station via Athlone Station in around 4h 12m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlerea to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Getting to Milan from the airport, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Castlerea to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Castlerea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Carlow is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Castlerea to Carlow.
There are 106+ hotels available in Carlow.