There are 4 ways to get from Kells to Carlow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kells to Broadstonebus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 25m€18–26Bus, train via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus 109 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h€17–26Drive 118.1 km
- Drive from Kells to Carlowcar 118.1 km
1h 41m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus 109 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
4h 2m€18–26
Kells to Carlow by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kells to Carlow is to bus and train via Dublin which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kells to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Kells to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Kells and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Kells and Carlow is 159 km. The road distance is 118.1 km.
The best way to get from Kells to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 25m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kells to Carlow, including transfers.
Kells to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.
Kells to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kells to Carlow is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kells to Carlow.
There are 101+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kells to Carlow Bus Station via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 2m.
- 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 Kells to Broadstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Kells to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- 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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