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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlow to Rathkeale

Composite routes from Carlow to Rathkeale

Cheapest
1 h 51 min
Car
179 km.
from $9
Other
4 h 55 min
140 km.
from $55.67
5 h 18 min
140 km.
from $46.50
5 h 57 min
140 km.
from $60.89

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Carlow to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Kildare to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Carlow Barrack St to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Dublin Coach

Phone:
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email:
info@dublincoach.ie
Website:
dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Adare
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to Red
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathkeale?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Rathkeale is to train which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathkeale?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Rathkeale is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Rathkeale?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Rathkeale. However, there are services departing from Hanover Bus Park and arriving at Rathkeale via Red Cow Luas and Adare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Carlow to Rathkeale?

The distance between Carlow and Rathkeale is 229 km. The road distance is 178.8 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Rathkeale without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Rathkeale without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Rathkeale?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Carlow to Rathkeale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Rathkeale bus from?

Carlow to Rathkeale bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Carlow Barrack St station.

Train, bus or fly from Carlow to Rathkeale?

The best way to get from Carlow to Rathkeale is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs $35.87 - $59.78 and takes 5h 18m. There are no good options to bus between Carlow to Rathkeale.

Where does the Carlow to Rathkeale bus arrive?

Carlow to Rathkeale bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Rathkeale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Rathkeale is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Carlow to Rathkeale.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlow to Rathkeale?

Book your Carlow to Rathkeale bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rathkeale?

There are 59+ hotels available in Rathkeale. Prices start at $62.03 per night.
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