There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Kildaretrain special train / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 4m€14–21Bus via Athlone Stn
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
3h 47m€33–45Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Carlowcar 140.4 km
1h 50m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
4h 40m€28–41
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 3h 4m.
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. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
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 3h 4m.
The distance between Roscommon and Carlow is 152 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Roscommon to Carlow, including transfers.
Roscommon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn 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 3h 4m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone Stn, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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
- 37 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 Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Longford Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €25–35
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More Questions & Answers
Roscommon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn 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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