There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
6h 23m€37–51Bus, train via Sligo
cheapest- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
7h 26m€35–60Drive 265.6 km
- Drive from Donegal to Carlowcar 265.6 km
3h 41m€45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
6h 29m€38–59Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
7h 20m
Donegal to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Carlow is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Donegal and Carlow is 338 km. The road distance is 265.6 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Donegal to Carlow, including transfers.
Donegal to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Carlow is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Donegal to Carlow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Carlow Bus Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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