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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Bath is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Bath is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £150.

How far is it from Carlow to Bath?

The distance between Carlow and Bath is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Bath without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 29m and costs £90 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Carlow to Bath, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Bath.

Carlow to Bath - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Carlow to Bath by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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, fly to Bristol Airport
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1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
5h 40m
£51–143
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Redmond Square376
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
12h 29m
£94–308
Bus, ferry, train via Enniscorthy
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Enniscorthy376
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
12h 41m
£93–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlow to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Bath
9h 33m
£91–134
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
7h 26m
£64–220
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUB - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
7h 9m
£111–388
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spa
7h 53m
£92–300
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
7h 52m
£69–288
Bus, ferry, train #2
1. Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclody484
2. Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europort132
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen
5. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bath Spa
13h 47m
Bus, ferry, train #3
1. Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclody484
2. Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europort132
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
14h 32m

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

13Weekly Services

12h 29mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Bath. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Mayor Square - NCI, walk to Samuel Beckett Bridge, take the line 784 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Bath Spa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Bath Spa via Redmond Square, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 12h 29m.

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