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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rhyl to Carlow by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhyl 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 / ...
    8h 6m
    €94–198

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus bus 4X
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    10h 30m
    €63–126

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rhyl to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar car
    10h
    €151–225

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rhyl to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 45m
    €67–201

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 4
    8h 13m
    €101–208

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 39m
    €67–180

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rhyl to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 20m
    €67–272

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rhyl, Wales and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rhyl to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rhyl to Carlow Bus Station via Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, and North Wall Quay in around 10h 30m.

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