There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Carlow by ferry, train, or bus
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
5h 49m€74–105Ferry, bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carlow Bus Station4
5h 56m€57–72Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Station736 / ...
6h 8m€78–108
Holyhead to Carlow by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Carlow is to ferry and bus via Dublin which costs €55 - €75 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Carlow is to ferry and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €110.
The distance between Holyhead and Carlow is 200 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Carlow without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Holyhead to Carlow, including transfers.
There are 103+ hotels available in Carlow.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Carlow, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Carlow. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Carlow Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
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