How to get from Tara Street to Carlow by bus and train?

From Tara Street to Carlow by bus and train

To get from Tara Street to Carlow in Ireland, take the C4 bus from Tara Street station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Carlow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Tara Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlow on the Moovit app.

77min
Bus - C4C4
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Tara Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tara Street
  • 2
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Maynooth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Carlow
    Ride to train station
    Carlow
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tara Street to Carlow by bus and train via C2 and RAIL

To get from Tara Street to Carlow in Ireland, take the C2 bus from Tara Street station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Carlow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Tara Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlow on the Moovit app.

82min
Bus - C2C2
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Tara Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tara Street
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Adamstown Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Carlow
    Ride to train station
    Carlow
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tara Street to Carlow

The distance between Tara Street, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland is approximately 92.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tara Street to Carlow by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tara Street to Carlow

To check the bus and train schedule from Tara Street to Carlow using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tara Street) and destination (Carlow), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tara Street to Carlow by bus and train via C2 and RAIL

To get from Tara Street to Carlow in Ireland, take the C2 bus from Tara Street station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Carlow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Tara Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlow on the Moovit app.

82min
Bus - C2C2
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Tara Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tara Street
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Adamstown Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Carlow
    Ride to train station
    Carlow
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tara Street to Carlow?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line C4, Train line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tara Street to Carlow?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line C2, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tara Street and Carlow?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tara Street to Carlow?

    The C4 bus line goes from Maynooth station near Tara Street in Dublin to Outside Heuston Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Outside Heuston Train Station station near Carlow in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tara Street to Carlow by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tara Street in Dublin and Carlow in Ireland by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tara Street to get to Carlow?

    Get on the C4 bus from the Maynooth stop near Tara Street in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tara Street and Carlow?

    Get off the bus at the Outside Heuston Train Station station, which is closest to Carlow in Ireland.

  • When is the first bus from Tara Street to Carlow?

    The first bus from Tara Street in Dublin to Carlow in Ireland is Tramore Bus Station - Dublin Airport Zone 16. It leaves the Dublin City South Georges Quay stop at 10:30 AM.

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