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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlow to Wales by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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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 Walescar car
    9h 42m
    £61–346

  2. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 53m
    £48–171

  3. 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 Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    11h 39m
    £85–171

  4. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 38m
    £59–187

  5. Bus, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    7h 53m
    £49–144

  6. Bus, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    3. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 55m
    £54–159

  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 Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 24m
    £73–181

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Wales. 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 Wales. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via 3Arena, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 11h 39m.

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