There are 5 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
- Take the train from Galway to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to CarlowRe / ...
6h 24m€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Street761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Station736
6h 34m€37–55Drive 201.8 km
- Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow201.8 km
2h 54m€35–50Bus, train via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station350
- Take the train from Limerick to KildareIc
- Take the train from Kildare to CarlowRe / ...
6h 50m€29–43Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
- Take the train from Galway to AthloneIc / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station73
7h 20m€28–41
Cliffs of Moher to Carlow by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Cliffs of Moher and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Galway Coach Station and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Carlow is 279 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow, including transfers.
Cliffs of Moher to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cliffs of Moher station.
Cliffs of Moher to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cliffs of Moher to Carlow is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow.
There are 107+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Carlow Bus Station via Cliffs of Moher, Galway Ceannt Station, Galway Coach Station, Parkgate Street, and Heuston Station in around 6h 34m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
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
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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