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How to get fromKilrush to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilrush to Carlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 12m
    €27–53

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 337 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    6h 20m
    €32–46

  3. Drive 203.7 km

    1. Drive from Kilrush to Carlowcar car 203.7 km
    2h 53m
    €35–50

  4. Bus, train via Athenry

    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 40m
    €27–53

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus bus 55
    4. Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus bus 487
    9h 6m
    €39–71

Kilrush to Carlow by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilrush to Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis Frs Walk and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 20m.

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