There are 4 ways to get from Slane 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, train
best- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
2h 50m€16–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 22m€14–20Drive 118.4 km
- Drive from Slane to Carlowcar 118.4 km
1h 32m€22–31Bus, line 782 bus, train
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Heuston Stationbus 782
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 38m€32–57
Slane to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slane to Carlow is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Slane to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Slane and Carlow is 139 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.
The best way to get from Slane to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 50m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Slane to Carlow, including transfers.
Slane to Carlow bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Slane station.
Slane to Carlow bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slane to Carlow is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Slane to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Slane, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Slane to Carlow Bus Stn via Abbey St and George's Quay in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–18
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–12
- Website
- Dublin Express
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