There are 3 ways to get from Knock to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Kildaretrain Re
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 1m€23–43Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus 73
5h 8m€24–34Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Knock to Carlowcar 195.7 km
2h 40m€33–48
Knock to Carlow by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Carlow is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Knock and Carlow is 225 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Knock to Carlow, including transfers.
Knock to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
The best way to get from Knock to Carlow is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.
Knock to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Carlow is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Knock to Carlow.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Carlow via Claremorris, Claremorris, and Kildare in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Carlow Bus Station via Athlone Station in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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