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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Carlow by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlowcar car
    8h 33m
    €57–387

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    5h 48m
    €37–161

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 / ...
    9h 25m
    €89–143

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    5h 17m
    €47–189

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain 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 24m
    €67–203

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 48m
    €49–172

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Carlow. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlow via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 25m.

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