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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Chester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar
    5h 51m
    €82–105

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    5h 21m
    €55–174

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowtrainRe / ...
    8h 36m
    €89–142

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus736
    9h 44m
    €83–121

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    6h 55m
    €59–163

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Carlow. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Carlow via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 36m.

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