The average train between Castlerea and Carlow takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 Castlerea and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castlerea 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 Castlerea to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Carlow station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Castlerea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Castlerea and Carlow is 146.1 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare in around 3h 27m.