There are 4 ways to get from County Cavan to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
4h 12m€20–30Drive 137.2 km
- Drive from County Cavan to Carlow137.2 km
2h 33m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras109X
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Station736 / ...
4h 14m€21–30Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Naas126 / ...
- Take the bus from Naas to Fire Station880
5h 40m
County Cavan to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Cavan to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from County Cavan to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from County Cavan to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Knocknagillagh and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between County Cavan and Carlow is 195 km. The road distance is 137.2 km.
The best way to get from County Cavan to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from County Cavan to Carlow, including transfers.
County Cavan to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knocknagillagh station.
County Cavan to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cavan to Carlow is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from County Cavan to Carlow.
There are 103+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between County Cavan, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knocknagillagh to Carlow Bus Station via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Naas to Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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