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The average train between Carlow and Athenry takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Athenry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration
180 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
3h 12m
€19–28

Carlow to Athenry train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Athenry at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)14h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Athenry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 179.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 12m.

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