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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlow is to fly and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carlow?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carlow is 451 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carlow without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Carlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carlow bus from?

Edinburgh to Carlow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carlow bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carlow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 103+ hotels available in Carlow.

Edinburgh to Carlow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carlow by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 15m
€58–173
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 42m
€57–235
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
13h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar
7h 33m
€109–164
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 2m
€65–239
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 12m
€69–152
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 6m
€67–190
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
13h 38m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
14h 4m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Carlow.

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Distance: 451.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Carlow. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlow via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 33m.

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