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 €45 - €140 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €45 - €140.

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 Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

How far is it from Leeds to Carlow?

The distance between Leeds and Carlow is 427 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 €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 103+ hotels available in Carlow.

Leeds to Carlow - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Leeds to Carlow by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
6h 24m
€45–137
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
11h 26m
€106–223
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Station736
17h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Carlow
9h 25m
€136–208
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
6h 31m
€67–272
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
7h 1m
€64–179
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Derby
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EMA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
7h 36m
€74–263
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
7h 54m
€64–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
7h 57m
€88–293
Train, ferry via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
11h 45m
€128–225

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

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11h 26mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Carlow. However, you can take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds to Carlow via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 26m.

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