The average train between Carlow and Belfast takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Belfast. 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 Belfast at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Carlow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Carlow and Belfast is 206.1 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 2m.