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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Exeter is to train and fly which costs £45 - £180 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Carlow to Exeter?

The distance between Carlow and Exeter is 354 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Exeter without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Holyhead which takes 15h 47m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Carlow to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1358+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Carlow to Exeter by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Train, fly to Bristol Airport
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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 Exeter St Davids
6h 46m
£48–175
Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to 3Arena736
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
15h 47m
£140–260
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 Exeter
10h 20m
£107–160
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
5h 49m
£72–234
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 Exeter St Davids
8h 31m
£81–280
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 50m
£62–336
Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
9h 48m
£67–354
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
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
16h 17m

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

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15h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352.3 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Exeter, England?

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Exeter. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 14, 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 Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via 3Arena, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cardiff Central, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 15h 47m.

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