What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £30 - £200 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £170.

How far is it from Carlow to Cardiff?

The distance between Carlow and Cardiff is 317 miles.

How do I travel from Carlow to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 2m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Carlow to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Carlow to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 36m
£40–161
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 37m
£33–197
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 2m
£110–182
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclodybus 484
2. Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europortbus 132
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 41m
£127–288
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 15m
£84–230
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 4m
£73–191
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 45m
£78–201

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

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12h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 2m.

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