The average train between Carlow and Killarney takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Killarney. 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 5 times a day between Carlow and Killarney. 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 Killarney at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlow to Killarney? 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 Killarney. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Killarney station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Carlow to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
The distance between Carlow and Killarney is 195.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Mallow in around 4h 56m.