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How to get fromCarlow to Cardiffby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlow to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    6h 1m
    £37–185

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 3m
    £110–182

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclodybus bus 484
    2. Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europortbus bus 132
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    13h 35m
    £105–252

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 35m
    £43–159

  5. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 38m
    £78–201

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 12m
    £87–228

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

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 5m
    £76–194

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 3m.

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