The average train between Carlow and Athenry takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Athenry. 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 5 times a day between Carlow and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Athenry at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlow to Athenry? 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 Carlow to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Athenry station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Carlow to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Carlow and Athenry is 131.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 50m.