What is the cheapest way to get from County Carlow to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from County Carlow to Belfast is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Carlow to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from County Carlow to Belfast is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between County Carlow and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from County Carlow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Garryhill and arriving at Glengall Street via Carlow Bus Station and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from County Carlow to Belfast?

The distance between County Carlow and Belfast is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.

How do I travel from County Carlow to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from County Carlow to Belfast without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £25 - £45.

How long does it take to get from County Carlow to Belfast?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from County Carlow to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Carlow to Belfast bus from?

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

Train or bus from County Carlow to Belfast?

The best way to get from County Carlow to Belfast is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the County Carlow to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from County Carlow to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between County Carlow to Belfast is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from County Carlow to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Belfast.

County Carlow to Belfast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from County Carlow to Belfast by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
5h 24m
£25–40
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
5h 55m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
5h 53m
£22–31
Drive 160.2 mi
1. Drive from County Carlow to Belfastcar 160.2 mi
3h 5m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
6h 5m

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Map of how to get from County Carlow to Belfast.

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Distance: 187.5 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between County Carlow, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Garryhill to Belfast Great Central via Carlow, Carlow, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garryhill to Glengall Street via Carlow, Carlow Bus Station, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 in around 5h 55m.

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