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How to get from Carlow to The Lir by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to The Lir in Dublin, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the C1 bus from Outside Heuston Train Station station to Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - C1C1
Walk to The Lir
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
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Sandymount
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street
    ID 353
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Lir
    Walk to
    The Lir
    Grand Canal Quay
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and C4

To get from Carlow to The Lir in Dublin, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the C4 bus from Outside Heuston Train Station station to Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - C4C4
Walk to The Lir
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
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Ringsend Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street
    ID 353
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Lir
    Walk to
    The Lir
    Grand Canal Quay
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to The Lir

The distance between Carlow, Dublin and The Lir, Dublin is approximately 93.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to The Lir 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 The Lir, Dublin

The Lir is located at Grand Canal Quay, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Grand Canal Quay.

Train stations close to The Lir:

  • Grand Canal Dock
  • Dublin Pearse

Bus stations close to The Lir:

  • Grand Canal Quay
  • Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street
  • Ringsend Road, Barrow Street

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and C4

To get from Carlow to The Lir in Dublin, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the C4 bus from Outside Heuston Train Station station to Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - C4C4
Walk to The Lir
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
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Ringsend Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street
    ID 353
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Lir
    Walk to
    The Lir
    Grand Canal Quay
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to The Lir?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line C1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to The Lir?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line C4.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlow and The Lir?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to The Lir?

    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 Dublin Heuston station near The Lir in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Carlow in Carlow and The Lir in Dublin by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    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 The Lir?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to The Lir in Dublin.

  • When is the first train from Carlow to The Lir?

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

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