There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Carran by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 9m€54–74Train via Galway Ceannt
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 36m€31–48Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5h 20m€32–49Drive 227.4 km
- Drive from Dublin to Carrancar 227.4 km
2h 40m€40–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Carran is to train via Galway Ceannt which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Carran is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Carran. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Carran via ATU Galway and Gort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Carran. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Gort via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Dublin and Carran is 239 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Carran without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Dublin to Carran, including transfers.
Dublin to Carran bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Carran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Carran is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Carran, IE-CE, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Carran bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Dublin to Carran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Carran is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Dublin to Carran.
There are 122+ hotels available in Carran.