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Carlow to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlow and Athlone takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration
122 km
Distance
€18
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
3h 5m
€14–21

Carlow to Athlone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Athlone. 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 Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 122 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 5m.

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