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Carlow to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlow and Cork takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 3m
Duration
259 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
3h 52m
€25–36

Carlow to Cork train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Cork. 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 Cork at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 258.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 3h 52m.

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