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 €90 - €250 and takes 8h 15m.

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 €80 - €240.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Carlow?

The distance between Basingstoke and Carlow is 580 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 15h 25m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Basingstoke to Carlow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke to Carlow by train, plane, car, car ferry, 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 Southampton Airport, fly, train
best
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
€82–232
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 42m
€71–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar
11h 43m
€104–454
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
15h 25m
€148–385
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
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 23m
€75–228
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 34m
€120–348
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
8h 1m
€82–298
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 15m
€91–241

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 32mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Carlow.

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Distance: 579.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 vehicle from Basingstoke to Carlow via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 43m.

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