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How to get fromLiverpool to Carlowby car, car ferry, train, ferry or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Carlow by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar
    6h 7m
    €85–109

  2. Fly from Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    4h 58m
    €51–202

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowtrainRe / ...
    9h 47m
    €100–155

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
    6h 46m
    €53–162

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Carlow. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlow via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 47m.

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