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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    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 Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    8h 30m
    €66–107

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    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
    6h 59m
    €53–164

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar car
    9h 29m
    €142–207

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    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 22m
    €56–165

  5. 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 36m
    €89–143

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest 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 take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, then take the bus to Carlow Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Carlow via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 29m.

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