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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Carlow is to fly and train which costs €40 - €150 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Carlow is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Carlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Carlow station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Carlow Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Scotland to Carlow?

The distance between Scotland and Carlow is 413 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Carlow without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Scotland to Carlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Carlow bus from?

Scotland to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Carlow bus arrive?

Scotland to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.

Scotland to Carlow - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Carlow by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
5h 55m
€43–146
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
11h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar
6h 42m
€70–142
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 16m
€45–156
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
6h 18m
€70–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 56m
€68–161
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
8h 17m
€68–141
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
7h 39m
€68–190
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stationbus 736
11h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carlow Bus Stationbus 4
11h 55m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Carlow.

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Distance: 413 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Scotland and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Carlow. However, you can take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Carlow via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 8m.

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