There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to PortlaoiseIc / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to CarlowRe / ...
3h 12m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station55
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Station736 / ...
3h 20m€20–36Drive 110.4 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Carlow110.4 km
1h 36m€19–27Train via Waterford
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to WaterfordRe
- Take the train from Waterford to CarlowRe
3h 59m€17–24Bus via Piltown
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Piltown55
- Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreen487
5h 5m
Limerick Junction to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Carlow is to train via Waterford which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Carlow is 165 km. The road distance is 110.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Limerick Junction to Carlow, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Carlow Bus Station via Waterford Bus Station in around 3h 20m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Waterford to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Limerick Junction to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Limerick Junction to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Carlow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Limerick Junction to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Carlow is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Limerick Junction to Carlow.
There are 106+ hotels available in Carlow.