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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Carlow by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    11h 22m
    €132–211

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 53m
    €40–243

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus bus 484
    12h 11m
    €148–344

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 59m
    €48–192

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 50m
    €90–225

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    9h 25m
    €87–229

Cardiff to Carlow by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carlow via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Bunclody in around 12h 11m.

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