What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Carlow?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Carlow is to fly and train which costs €70 - €190 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Carlow?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €70 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Carlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Carlow?

The distance between Aberdeen and Carlow is 607 km.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Carlow without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Carlow without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Carlow?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Aberdeen to Carlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Carlow bus from?

Aberdeen to Carlow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Carlow bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Carlow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 101+ hotels available in Carlow.

Aberdeen to Carlow - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Aberdeen to Carlow by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 33m
€73–182
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 27m
€63–248
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
15h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar
9h 10m
€135–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 45m
€71–226
Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 58m
€128–293
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
15h 32m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
16h 8m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 20mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Carlow.

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Distance: 606.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Carlow. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Carlow via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 19m.

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