What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Scotland is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Carlow to Scotland?

The distance between Carlow and Scotland is 254 miles.

How do I travel from Carlow to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Scotland?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Carlow to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Scotland bus from?

Carlow to Scotland bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Where does the Carlow to Scotland bus arrive?

Carlow to Scotland bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Scotland.

Carlow to Scotland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
4h 46m
£40–140
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
11h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlow to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgow
6h 48m
£86–131
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
5h 10m
£52–150
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
5h 44m
£60–200
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
7h
£53–140
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luas
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 50m
£50–214
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
11h 32m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Scotland.

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Scotland. 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 11h 22m.

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