There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Larne 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 Larne Towntrain Re
5h 17m£32–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 24m£19–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
5h 54m£31–141Drive 169.1 mi
- Drive from Carlow to Larnecar 169.1 mi
3h 7m£42–60
Carlow to Larne by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Larne is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Larne is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Larne. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Circular Road via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Larne. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Larne Town via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Carlow and Larne is 196 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carlow to Larne without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Carlow to Larne, including transfers.
Carlow to Larne bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Larne is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Larne, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Larne Town via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Circular Road via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 24m.
- 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
- 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 Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- 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/
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.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/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Larne bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Carlow to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Larne is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Carlow to Larne.
There are 243+ hotels available in Larne.