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

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to NCAD in Dublin, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the S2 bus from Heuston Station station to Thomas Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - S2S2
Walk to NCAD
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
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Street
    ID 1938
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and 145

To get from Carlow to NCAD in Dublin, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the 145 bus from Heuston Station station to Arran Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Walk to NCAD
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
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arran Quay
    ID 7453
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to NCAD

The distance between Carlow, Dublin and NCAD, Dublin is approximately 91.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to NCAD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carlow

Carlow is located at Carlow, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Green Lane.

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Green Lane
  • Barrck Street
  • Carlow College

Public transit stations close to NCAD, Dublin

NCAD is located at 100 Thomas Street, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Merchant's Quay.

Bus stations close to NCAD:

  • Merchant's Quay
  • Usher's Quay
  • Four Courts

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and 145

To get from Carlow to NCAD in Dublin, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the 145 bus from Heuston Station station to Arran Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Walk to NCAD
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
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arran Quay
    ID 7453
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line S2.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 145.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlow and NCAD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to NCAD?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Carlow in Carlow to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till NCAD station near NCAD in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Carlow in Carlow and NCAD in Dublin by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlow to get to NCAD?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlow and NCAD?

    Get off the train at the NCAD stop, which is closest to NCAD in Dublin.

  • When is the first train from Carlow to NCAD?

    The first train from Carlow in Carlow to NCAD in Dublin is Dublin - Waterford. It leaves the Carlow station at 11:13 AM.

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