The average train between Limerick and Carlow takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 twice daily between Limerick and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 45m • 1 change
3h 45m • 1 change
4h 12m • 1 change
3h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Carlow station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Limerick to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Limerick and Carlow is 115.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 15m.
