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 Stn station to Killarney Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Killarney on the Moovit app.

343min
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
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 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 Stn
    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
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Killarney

The distance between Carlow, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland is approximately 298.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 343 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Carlow to Killarney

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

    The fastest way takes 343 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 600, Bus line 40.

  • 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 43 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 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kilkenny Macdonagh Station 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 43 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 Station stop, which is closest to Killarney in Ireland.

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