There are 6 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 53m€32–46Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
5h 24m€31–155Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Carlow242.7 km
2h 50mDrive 242.7 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlowcar 242.7 km
2h 50m€43–62Fly, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHD - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain
5h 33m€62–251Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
5h 39m€31–155
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €30 - €160 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Carlow via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Carlow is 281 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €160 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Carlow via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Carlow Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 24m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Dublin Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Dublin Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Dublin Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–230
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Dublin Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–250
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Dublin Airport via Leeds Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–240
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carlow.
There are 109+ hotels available in Carlow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Carlow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









