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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Carlow is to fly and train which costs €30 - €150 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Carlow is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Carlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

How far is it from Leeds to Carlow?

The distance between Leeds and Carlow is 490 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Carlow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 26m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Leeds to Carlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Carlow bus from?

Leeds to Carlow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Carlow bus arrive?

Leeds to Carlow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 108+ hotels available in Carlow.

Leeds to Carlow - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, ferry, and bus

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Leeds 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
9h 7m
€68–602
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin 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
€30–142
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
11h 26m
€88–186
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
16h 53m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 1m
€54–183
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 33m
€69–227
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 8m
€81–187
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 47m
€77–246
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 35m
€83–238

Leeds to Carlow by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.1 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Carlow. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds to Carlow via Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 26m.

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