The average train between Carlow and Cobh takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Carlow to Cobh. 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 twice a week between Carlow and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Carlow is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Cobh at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Cobh station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Carlow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Carlow and Cobh is 144.1 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Cobh via Kildare and Cork in around 4h 29m.
