Cork to Carlow Trains

Cork to Carlow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Carlow takes 4h 59m 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 259 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...

3h 42m

€24–35

Cork to Carlow train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cork and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 5:40 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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:12 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:25 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 7:44 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:25 PM → 8:24 AM
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11h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork 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.

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Cork to Carlow train times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM

1:25 PM → 5:54 PM

3:25 PM → 6:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:12 AM

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM

1:25 PM → 5:54 PM

3:25 PM → 6:38 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:25 AM → 2:10 PM

12:25 PM → 4:10 PM

2:25 PM → 6:32 PM

4:25 PM → 7:44 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM

3:25 PM → 6:38 PM

8:25 PM → 8:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM

1:25 PM → 5:54 PM

3:25 PM → 6:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM

1:25 PM → 5:54 PM

3:25 PM → 6:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:32 PM

12:25 PM → 4:08 PM

1:25 PM → 5:54 PM

3:25 PM → 6:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Portlaoise

Train from Kildare to Carlow

Where to next?

Train trips from Cork

Train trips to Carlow

Alternative transport options

8:25 PM → 8:24 AM
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