The average train between Carlow and Tullamore takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Tullamore. 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 3 times a day between Carlow and Tullamore. 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 Tullamore at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Tullamore station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Carlow to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tullamore station.
The distance between Carlow and Tullamore is 61.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Tullamore via Kildare in around 2h 1m.