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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Carlow by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 8m
    €34–157

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar car
    11h 11m
    €95–442

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 376
    11h 42m
    €110–175

  4. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 25m
    €56–268

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 7m
    €82–211

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 15m
    €80–221

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 7m
    €109–326

  8. Train, ferry, bus via Bunclody

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus bus 484
    11h 47m
    €113–178

Bristol to Carlow by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Carlow. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Carlow via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 11m.

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