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Cork to Carlow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Carlow takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork 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.

5h 1m
Duration
259 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train 217 / ...
  2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
4h 11m
€24–35

Cork to Carlow train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cork and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 258.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 4h 11m.

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