There are 6 ways to get from Rathcoole to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Fitzmaurice Road to Hazelhatch StationW6
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to CarlowRe
2h 10m€9–13Line 69 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbot69
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station736 / ...
2h 13m€12–17Drive 67.4 km
- Drive from Rathcoole to Carlow67.4 km
42 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathcoole to Carlow67.4 km
42 min€95–120Bus, train via Heuston Station
- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Heuston Station126 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
2h 21m€11–15Line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Holy Family NS to Naas125 / ...
- Take the bus from Naas to Fire Station880
2h 47m
Rathcoole to Carlow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathcoole to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rathcoole to Carlow is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathcoole to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Rathcoole and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Rathcoole and Carlow is 82 km. The road distance is 67.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 10m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Rathcoole to Carlow, including transfers.
Rathcoole to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Rathcoole station.
Rathcoole to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Mount Talbot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathcoole to Carlow is 67 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Rathcoole to Carlow.
There are 106+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathcoole to Carlow Bus Station via Mount Talbot and Red Cow Luas in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Hazelhatch to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Fitzmaurice Road to Hazelhatch Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathcoole to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Holy Family NS to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathcoole to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Naas to Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Celbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0777
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0444
- Website
- call-a-cab-celbridge.com
A-Z Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 3900
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
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