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How to get fromBath to Carlowby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Carlow by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    6h 20m
    €70–166

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    4. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Stationbus376
    12h 47m
    €102–207

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Enniscorthy

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    4. Take the bus from Enniscorthy to Carlow Bus Stationbus376
    12h 57m
    €101–197

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bath to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar
    9h 23m
    €118–157

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeSOU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    7h 56m
    €95–408

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    7h 34m
    €124–375

  7. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    8h 6m
    €74–362

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    7h 54m
    €79–257

  9. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    9h 4m
    €90–200

  10. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Carmarthentrain
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus132
    5. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus484
    13h 21m

  11. Train, ferry, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus132
    5. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus484
    14h 19m

Bath to Carlow by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Carlow Bus Station via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, and Redmond Square in around 12h 47m.

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