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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Carlow to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Manchestercar
    6h 42m
    £80–103

  2. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    5h 17m
    £42–115

  3. 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
    4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    9h 59m
    £80–151

  4. 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
    4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
    10h 23m
    £82–142

  5. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 7m
    £48–164

  6. Train, ferry via Manchester Oxford Road

    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
    4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    10h 7m
    £66–118

  7. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain
    6h 34m
    £46–144

  8. Train, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    3. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    6h 19m
    £56–222

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest 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 drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Manchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Manchester Piccadilly via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 59m.

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