There are 3 ways to get from County Meath to Carlow by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 58m€23–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 24m€21–29Drive 112.8 km
- Drive from County Meath to Carlowcar 112.8 km
1h 26m€21–29
County Meath to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Meath to Carlow is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from County Meath to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from County Meath to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Centre and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between County Meath and Carlow is 140 km. The road distance is 112.8 km.
The best way to get from County Meath to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from County Meath to Carlow, including transfers.
County Meath to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Johnstown Centre 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 121+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between County Meath, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Johnstown Centre to Carlow Bus Stn via Irish Life and George's Quay in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Life
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Life
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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