The average train between Carlow and Coleraine takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Coleraine. 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 Coleraine. 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 Coleraine at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Coleraine? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Coleraine station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Carlow to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Coleraine station.
The distance between Carlow and Coleraine is 255.5 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Coleraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 13m.