The average train between Carlow and Maynooth takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Maynooth. 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 Maynooth. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Maynooth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Maynooth? 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 Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Maynooth station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Carlow to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
The distance between Carlow and Maynooth is 64.3 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Maynooth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 28m.