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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Belfast is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Belfast Great Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Carlow to Belfast?

The distance between Carlow and Belfast is 170 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Carlow to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Belfast bus from?

Carlow to Belfast bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Belfast train from?

Carlow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Belfast?

The best way to get from Carlow to Belfast is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Carlow to Belfast bus arrive?

Carlow to Belfast bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where does the Carlow to Belfast train arrive?

Carlow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Belfast is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Carlow to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 521+ hotels available in Belfast.

Carlow to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Belfast by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
4h 2m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
4h 17m
£23–31
Drive 147.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlow to Belfastcar 147.1 mi
2h 45m
£36–52
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 4
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
4h 22m
£31–139

Carlow to Belfast by train, tram, and foot

65Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 4h 17m.

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