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

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Carlow by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    4h 57m
    €53–214

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 49m
    €48–157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    9h 50m
    €100–160

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    14h 35m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar car
    9h 12m
    €139–208

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage 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 take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Carlow via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 50m.

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