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How to get from Carlow to Killarney by bus and train?

From Carlow to Killarney by bus and train

To get from Carlow to Killarney in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Cork Bus Station station to Killarney Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min.

344min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 600600
Bus - 4040
Walk to Killarney
Leaves from Carlow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Cork Anderson's Quay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Anderson's Quay
    ID 11052
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Bus Station
    ID 255021
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Tralee
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Killarney Bus Station
    ID 635601
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Killarney
    Walk to
    Killarney
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carlow to Killarney by train

To get from Carlow to Killarney in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RAIL train from Mallow station to Killarney station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Killarney
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
    65 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mallow
    130 min
  • 6
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Tralee Casement Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Killarney
    54 min
  • 8
    Walk to Killarney
    Walk to
    Killarney
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Killarney

The distance between Carlow, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland is approximately 298.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 344 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to Killarney 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 College.

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Carlow College
  • Carlow Station
  • Pollerton Road

Public transit stations close to Killarney, Ireland

Killarney is located at Killarney, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Killarney Mission Road.

Train stations close to Killarney:

  • Killarney

Bus stations close to Killarney:

  • Killarney Mission Road
  • East Avenue
  • Killarney Bus Station

From Carlow to Killarney by train

To get from Carlow to Killarney in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RAIL train from Mallow station to Killarney station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Killarney
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
    65 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mallow
    130 min
  • 6
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Tralee Casement Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Killarney
    54 min
  • 8
    Walk to Killarney
    Walk to
    Killarney
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Killarney?

    The fastest way takes 344 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 600, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to Killarney?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Train line INTERCITY, Train line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to Killarney in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station near Carlow to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station near Killarney in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Carlow and Killarney in Ireland by train and bus is about 5 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station near Carlow in Ireland.

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

    Get off the train at the Kilkenny (Macdonagh) stop, which is closest to Killarney in Ireland.