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The average train between Cork and Carlow takes 4h 50m 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.
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 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Carlow station via Portlaoise station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Cork to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Cork and Carlow is 148.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h 43m.
