The average train between Castlebar and Carlow takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Carlow. 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 4 times a day between Castlebar and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Castlebar to Carlow? 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 Castlebar to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Carlow station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Castlebar to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Castlebar and Carlow is 193.8 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare in around 4h 13m.