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

The cheapest way to get from England to Carlow is to fly and train which costs €30 - €130 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs €35 - €160.

How far is it from England to Carlow?

The distance between England and Carlow is 384 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Carlow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 48m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from England to Carlow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.

England to Carlow - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from England to Carlow by plane, train, car, car ferry, or 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 from Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
4h 55m
€36–152
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 4m
€30–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar
11h 41m
€105–455
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
11h 48m
€122–239
Fly from Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
5h 1m
€39–164
Fly from Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
5h 58m
€35–142
Fly from Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 24m
€36–137
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 26m
€99–301

England to Carlow by subway, train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Carlow.

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Distance: 383.8 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between England and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from England to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 vehicle from London to Carlow via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 41m.

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