There are 3 ways to get from Athenry to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Athenry to Carlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Carlow is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athenry to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Athenry and Carlow is 180 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Athenry to Carlow, including transfers.
Athenry to Carlow bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athenry to Carlow Bus Stn via Athlone and Athlone Stn in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Athenry to Carlow bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Athenry to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Carlow is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Athenry to Carlow.
There are 114+ hotels available in Carlow.