The average train between Athlone and Carlow takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone 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 3 times a day between Athlone and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Carlow at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Carlow station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Athlone to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Athlone and Carlow is 93.5 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Carlow via Kildare in around 2h 14m.
