How to get from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 26 bus and finally take the 7A bus from Merrion Square North station to Dun Laoghaire Sc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 2626
Bus - 7A7A
Leaves from Carlow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 1474
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Merrion Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrion Square West
    ID 2810
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrion Square North
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Loughlinstown Pk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dun Laoghaire Sc
    Ride to bus station
    Dun Laoghaire Sc
    ID 2040
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland, take the 736 bus from Hanover Bus Park station to Eden Quay station. Next, take the 7 bus from Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge station to Dun Laoghaire Sc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 736736
Bus - 77
Leaves from Hanover Bus Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Bus Park
    ID 335571
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Brides Glen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Dun Laoghaire Sc
    Ride to bus station
    Dun Laoghaire Sc
    ID 2040
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire

The distance between Carlow, Ireland and Dún Laoghaire, Ireland is approximately 103.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carlow

Carlow is located at Carlow, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Carlow Station.

Train stations close to Carlow:

  • Carlow

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Carlow Station
  • Carlow College
  • Carlow Train Station

Public transit stations close to Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Dún Laoghaire is located at Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dun Laoghaire Sc.

Train stations close to Dún Laoghaire:

  • Dun Laoghaire (Mallin)
  • Sandycove And Glasthule
  • Salthill And Monkstown

Bus stations close to Dún Laoghaire:

  • Dun Laoghaire Sc
  • Dun Laoghaire, Royal Marine Hotel
  • Dun Laoghaire Stn

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland, take the 736 bus from Hanover Bus Park station to Eden Quay station. Next, take the 7 bus from Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge station to Dun Laoghaire Sc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 736736
Bus - 77
Leaves from Hanover Bus Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Bus Park
    ID 335571
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Brides Glen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Dun Laoghaire Sc
    Ride to bus station
    Dun Laoghaire Sc
    ID 2040
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 26, Bus line 7A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 736, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlow and Dún Laoghaire in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Carlow to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dun Laoghaire Sc station near Dún Laoghaire in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carlow and Dún Laoghaire in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlow to get to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Carlow in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlow and Dún Laoghaire in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dun Laoghaire Sc stop, which is closest to Dún Laoghaire in Ireland.

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