The average train between Carlow and Cork takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Carlow to Cork. 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 Cork. 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 Cork at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Cork station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Carlow and Cork is 148.3 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Cork via Kildare in around 3h 37m.
