There are 3 ways to get from County Meath to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 24m€16–24Drive 112.9 km
- Drive from County Meath to Carlowcar 112.9 km
1h 26m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
3h 29m€17–24
County Meath to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Meath to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from County Meath to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from County Meath to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Navan and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between County Meath and Carlow is 143 km. The road distance is 112.9 km.
The best way to get from County Meath to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from County Meath to Carlow, including transfers.
County Meath to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Navan station.
County Meath to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Irish Life station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Meath to Carlow is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from County Meath to Carlow.
There are 102+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between County Meath, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Navan to Carlow Bus Station via Irish Life and George's Quay in around 3h 29m.
- 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 Navan to Irish Life
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- 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/
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