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

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

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  1. Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 25m
    €46–215

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 7m
    €41–175

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cambridge 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 13m
    €102–451

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    12h 30m
    €171–287

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    13h 55m
    €120–199

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 23m
    €126–368

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 52m
    €112–316

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 14m
    €80–269

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

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 5m
    €90–297

  10. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    14h 10m
    €176–289

Cambridge to Carlow by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Stansted Airport, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 Cambridge to Carlow via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 13m.

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