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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Carlow by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    4h 52m
    €36–143

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 41m
    €75–147

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    9h 54m
    €84–237

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar car
    9h 9m
    €111–201

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    5h 29m
    €48–183

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 50m
    €49–187

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlow via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 41m.

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