There are 3 ways to get from Knock 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
best- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 11m€41–56Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 12m€30–51Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Knock to Carlowcar 195.7 km
2h 39m€35–51
Knock to Carlow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Carlow is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Knock and Carlow is 220 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Knock to Carlow, including transfers.
Knock to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Carlow is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Carlow via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Knock to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Carlow is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Knock to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.