Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to London

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Carlow to London by bus, plane, train, 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.

  1. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    5h 14m
    £64–247

  2. Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    5h 42m
    £45–197

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    11h 22m
    £226–327

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carlow to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Londoncar car
    11h 42m
    £91–391

  5. Bus, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    5h 26m
    £80–266

  6. Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    5h 33m
    £49–186

  7. Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    5h 50m
    £46–200

  8. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    6h 6m
    £52–192

  9. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    7h 11m
    £79–215

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to 3Arenabus bus 736
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Bletchley to London Eustontrain train
    14h 50m
    £163–388

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Carlow to London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to London. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to London Euston via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Chester in around 11h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides