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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Carlow to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carlow and Edinburgh is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Belfast which takes 12h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Carlow to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Carlow to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Carlow to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Carlow to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
5h 35m
£51–149
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 16m
£50–213
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlow to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
7h 40m
£96–143
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 19m
£57–214
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
6h 54m
£66–180
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
7h 22m
£66–130
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 42m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 280.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Princes Street via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 39m.

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