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 41m.

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 15m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Carlow to Cardiff?

The distance between Carlow and Cardiff is 318 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 via Fishguard which takes 11h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Carlow to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Carlow to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Carlow to Cardiff 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 to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
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 41m
£48–159
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 15m
£44–246
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 Cardiff Central
11h 25m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
11h 54m
£114–177
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
£97–128
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 3m
£81–267
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 Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 48m
£66–175
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 9m
£66–216
Bus, ferry, train
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

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

21Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Cardiff.

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Distance: 315.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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 Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, 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 Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow to Cardiff Central via Bunclody, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 11h 25m.

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