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How to get fromCarlow to Liverpoolby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlow to Liverpool by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Liverpool

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    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luasbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    4h 1m
    £43–143

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustontrainRe / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    9h 27m
    £86–137

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to 3Arenabus736
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    9h 29m
    £86–137

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carlow to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpoolcar
    9h 30m
    £117–183

  5. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luasbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    6h 36m
    £46–136

  6. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustontrainRe / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    9h 35m
    £66–102

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Liverpool. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, then take the line 500 bus to Gower Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Liverpool Lime Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 27m.

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