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How to get fromCarlow to Oxfordby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Carlow to Oxford by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Carlow to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Oxfordcar car
    11h 9m
    £81–375

  2. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 47m
    £56–162

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain train
    12h 15m
    £220–317

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to 3Arenabus bus 736
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hereford to Oxfordtrain train
    14h 17m
    £166–358

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 51m
    £93–292

  6. Train, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    7h 28m
    £81–229

  7. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain train
    7h 50m
    £68–228

  8. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain train
    7h 46m
    £88–245

  9. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    7h 28m
    £62–188

  10. Train, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    7h 45m
    £77–247

  11. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain train
    8h 49m
    £99–233

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

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Oxford. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Oxford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Oxford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 12h 15m.

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