There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Giant's Causeway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 4m£36–54Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
7h 9mDrive 193.8 mi
- Drive from Carlow to Giant's Causewaycar 193.8 mi
3h 53m£48–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
8h 5m£36–157
Carlow to Giant's Causeway by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Giant's Causeway is to train which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Giant's Causeway is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Giants Causeway via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Carlow and Giant's Causeway is 246 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carlow to Giant's Causeway without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Carlow to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.
Carlow to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Giant's Causeway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Giant's Causeway is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Giants Causeway via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Giants Causeway via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Donegall Square North in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causeway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Giant's Causeway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Giant's Causeway is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Carlow to Giant's Causeway.
There are 814+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.