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

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There are 12 ways to get from Carlow to Reading by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 58m
    £60–218

  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 Readingtrain train
    6h 49m
    £53–212

  3. 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 Readingcar car
    11h 43m
    £86–385

  4. 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 Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    12h 43m
    £130–207

  5. Bus, fly to London City Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 3m
    £101–321

  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 Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 19m
    £68–229

  7. Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 38m
    £63–241

  8. 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 Readingtrain train
    6h 44m
    £58–190

  9. 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 Readingtrain train
    6h 54m
    £61–172

  10. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    6h 46m
    £76–230

  11. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    13h 22m
    £130–207

  12. 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 Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain train
    14h 47m
    £171–378

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Reading. 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, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carlow to Reading via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 43m.

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