There are 3 ways to get from County Cavan 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 Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h€29–41Drive 137.4 km
cheapest- Drive from County Cavan to Carlowcar 137.4 km
2h 33m€25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 23m€27–37
County Cavan to Carlow by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Cavan to Carlow is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from County Cavan to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from County Cavan to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Knocknagillagh and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between County Cavan and Carlow is 195 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.
The best way to get from County Cavan to Carlow without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h to get from County Cavan to Carlow, including transfers.
County Cavan to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knocknagillagh station.
County Cavan to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cavan to Carlow is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from County Cavan to Carlow.
There are 114+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between County Cavan, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knocknagillagh to Carlow Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 23m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- 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
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