How to get from Carlow to County Clare by bus and train?

Carlow to County Clare - Bus Schedule

The IW08 bus from Carlow to County Clare runs from 09:05 to 17:10, with departures every 3 hr 35 min-4 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Carlow to County Clare by bus and train

To get from Carlow to County Clare in Ennis, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the IW08 bus from Carlow Bus Station station to Market Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RAIL train from Limerick Junction station to Ennis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to County Clare on the Moovit app.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - IW08IW08
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to County Clare
Leaves from Carlow Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carlow Bus Station
    ID 11721
    960 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - IW08IW08
    Wait for bus
    IW08
    Mountmellick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square
    ID 160131
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Limerick Junction
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Ennis
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ennis
    91 min
  • 9
    Walk to County Clare
    Walk to
    County Clare
    2.39 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to County Clare

The distance between Carlow, Ennis and County Clare, Ennis is approximately 208.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to County Clare by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ennis – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Carlow to County Clare

To check the bus and train schedule from Carlow to County Clare using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Carlow) and destination (County Clare), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to County Clare?

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line IW08, Train line INTERCITY, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlow and County Clare?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carlow to County Clare?

    The IW08 bus line goes from Carlow Bus Station near Carlow in Ireland to Market Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Market Square station near County Clare in Ennis.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlow to County Clare by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carlow in Ireland and County Clare in Ennis by bus and train is about 4 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carlow to get to County Clare?

    Get on the IW08 bus from the Carlow Bus Station near Carlow in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carlow and County Clare?

    Get off the bus at the Market Square station, which is closest to County Clare in Ennis.

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