There are 4 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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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 / ...
5h 14m€40–57Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 16m€26–36Drive 243.3 km
- Drive from Belfast International Airport to Carlowcar 243.3 km
2h 59m€43–62Bus
- 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 45m€39–166
Belfast International Airport to Carlow by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlow is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast International Airport to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast International Airport 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 5h 14m.
The distance between Belfast International Airport and Carlow is 304 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlow, including transfers.
Belfast International Airport to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast International Airport to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlow is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Belfast International Airport, Northern Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Carlow via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Carlow Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 45m.
- 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
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Aircoach
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast International Airport to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast International Airport to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast International Airport to Carlow is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Belfast International Airport to Carlow.
There are 110+ hotels available in Carlow.