There are 3 ways to get from Roscommon to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to CarlowRe / ...
2h 54m€14–21Line 440 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Athlone Station440 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station73
3h 44m€18–25Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Carlow140.5 km
1h 50m€24–35
Roscommon to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Carlow is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Roscommon and Carlow is 152 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Roscommon to Carlow, including transfers.
Roscommon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Carlow is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can line 440 bus and bus, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Carlow via Kildare in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Carlow Bus Station via Athlone Station in around 3h 44m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Roscommon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Roscommon to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Carlow is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Roscommon to Carlow.
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