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How to get fromChester to Carlowby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Carlow by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar car
    8h 21m
    €52–379

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    5h 6m
    €46–176

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    9h 5m
    €68–208

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    8h 35m
    €59–120

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    5h 41m
    €58–174

Chester to Carlow by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Carlow. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Carlow Bus Stn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 9h 5m.

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