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How to get fromBelfast to Carlowby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Carlow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 12m
    €29–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    4h 22m
    €28–151

  3. Drive 236.8 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Carlowcar car 236.8 km
    2h 46m
    €42–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m

Belfast to Carlow by train and tram

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Carlow via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Carlow Bus Stn via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 22m.

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