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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Carlow is to train and fly which costs €75 - €250 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Carlow is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €75 - €250.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Carlow?

The distance between Basingstoke and Carlow is 619 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Carlow without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Basingstoke to Carlow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 103+ hotels available in Carlow.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke to Carlow by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 16m
€84–207
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 28m
€78–263
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus 132
4. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus 484
14h 43m
Train, ferry, bus via Cherbourg-Octeville
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coshamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Stationbus 376
32h 55m
€80–748
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 38m
€79–248
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 32m
€126–298
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 55m
€98–260
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 1m
€88–296

Basingstoke to Carlow by train, bus, and ferry

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32h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 618.7 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Basingstoke to Carlow via Reading, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Bunclody in around 14h 43m.

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