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

The cheapest way to get from London to Carlow is to fly and train which costs €65 - €210 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €230.

How far is it from London to Carlow?

The distance between London and Carlow is 576 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Carlow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 37m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from London to Carlow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 102+ hotels available in Carlow.

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

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

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 10m
€89–224
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 31m
€60–201
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
10h 37m
€135–271
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Stationbus 376
34h 32m
€215–509
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar
12h 22m
€190–286
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 23m
€100–266
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 26m
€62–232
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 45m
€67–203
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 20m
€99–371

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

26Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Carlow.

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Distance: 576.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Euston to Carlow via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 37m.

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