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How to get fromEdinburgh to Carlowby plane, train, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 15m
    €54–163

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 42m
    €50–225

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    13h 38m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar car
    7h 33m
    €108–163

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 58m
    €60–163

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 18m
    €69–141

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 6m
    €65–180

  8. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    14h 3m

  9. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    14h 4m

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus from Princes Street to Carlow Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 13h 38m.

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