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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs £45 - £300.

How far is it from Carlow to Cardiff?

The distance between Carlow and Cardiff is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 39m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Carlow to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Carlow to Cardiff by bus, ferry, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Trinity Street376
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
10h 39m
£60–153
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
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 Barry to Cardiff Central
6h 19m
£49–298
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 45m
£107–160
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 Cardiff
8h 51m
£88–119
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 36m
£50–156
Bus, ferry, train via Bunclody
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
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
11h 22m
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 Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
12h 44m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
8h 8m
£83–383
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 Cardiff Central
8h 1m
£67–227
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 6m
£70–187

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

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10h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.5 mi
Duration: 10h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Trinity Street, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Parkgate Street, Ferry Terminal 2, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 12h 45m.

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