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How to get fromCarlow to Swanseaby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Redmond Squarebus bus 376
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    9h 54m
    £73–112

  2. Bus, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    7h 30m
    £53–221

  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 Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    13h 16m
    £124–217

  4. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 29m
    £60–190

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclodybus bus 484
    2. Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europortbus bus 132
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    11h 18m
    £111–263

  6. Bus, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    9h 11m
    £99–248

  7. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 43m
    £93–234

  8. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    10h 21m
    £94–235

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Swansea. However, you can take the bus to Redmond Square, walk to Wexford Stn, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Swansea via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 13h 16m.

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