The average train between Roscommon and Carlow takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon 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 Roscommon and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Roscommon 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 Roscommon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Carlow station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Roscommon to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Roscommon and Carlow is 121.7 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to Carlow via Portarlington and Kildare in around 2h 52m.