There are 4 ways to get from Kells 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 Kells to Broadstonebus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 15m€25–36Drive 118 km
cheapest- Drive from Kells to Carlowcar 118 km
1h 41m€20–29Bus, train via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus 109 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 45m€25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus 109 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 7m€23–31
Kells to Carlow by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kells to Carlow is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 41m.
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. However, there are services departing from Kells and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Kells and Carlow is 160 km. The road distance is 118 km.
The best way to get from Kells to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 15m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 110+ 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 Stn via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 7m.
- 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
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
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kells to Broadstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Kells to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Kells to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- 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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