There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Dunboyne by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Docklands to Dunboynetrain Ic / ...
2h 39m€13–19Bus, line 70 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Dunboyne Villagebus 70
2h 55m€10–13Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Carlow to Dunboynecar 82.1 km
1h 1m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Dunboynetaxi 82.1 km
1h 1m€110–140
Carlow to Dunboyne by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Dunboyne is to bus and line 70 bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Dunboyne is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Dunboyne Village via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Dunboyne via Heuston and Docklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Carlow and Dunboyne is 112 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dunboyne without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Carlow to Dunboyne, including transfers.
Carlow to Dunboyne bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Dunboyne is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 70 bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Dunboyne, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Dunboyne via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Spencer Dock, and Docklands in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Dunboyne Village via Eden Quay and Aston Quay in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Docklands to Dunboyne
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Aston Quay to Dunboyne Village
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Dunboyne bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Dunboyne is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Carlow to Dunboyne.
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