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 £23 - £29 and takes 4h 15m.

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 Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

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 Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

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 3h 56m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 3h 56m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £29 and takes 4h 15m.

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 1262+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3h 56m
£26–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
4h 15m
£24–29
Drive 147.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlow to Belfast147.1 mi
2h 45m
£36–52
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Custom House Quay4
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
4h 39m

Carlow to Belfast by train, tram, and foot

79Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 in around 4h 15m.

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