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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3h 47m
    £41–126

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    10h 3m
    £74–127

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to 3Arenabus bus 736
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 5m
    £99–157

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carlow to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar car
    9h 16m
    £122–179

  5. Bus, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4h 46m
    £46–165

  6. Train, ferry via Manchester Piccadilly

    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 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 3m
    £99–157

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Manchester. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 3m.

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