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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carlow is to train and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €50 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carlow?

The distance between Cardiff and Carlow is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carlow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 39m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cardiff to Carlow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 106+ hotels available in Carlow.

Cardiff to Carlow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Carlow by train, plane, ferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
6h 54m
€66–192
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
6h 40m
€50–277
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
11h 39m
€136–237
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclody132
4. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlow484
12h 13m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclody132
4. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlow484
13h 4m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
8h 3m
€80–244
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
9h 4m
€86–207
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
8h 49m
€103–357
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlow
8h 41m
€111–146

Cardiff to Carlow by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 39mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Carlow.

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Distance: 508.3 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Carlow via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 39m.

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