Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Carlow

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from London to Carlow by plane, train, ferry, 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.

  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 7m
    €76–283

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 31m
    €53–241

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    10h 43m
    €193–312

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar car
    11h 41m
    €105–455

  5. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 17m
    €101–310

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 39m
    €59–223

  7. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 30m
    €61–245

  8. 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 plane LHR - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 38m
    €109–453

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Carlow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 576.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, 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 Chester, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides