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The average train between Carlow and Athlone (Station) takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Athlone (Station). 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 Carlow and Athlone (Station). 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 (Station) at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Athlone (Station). However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Athlone station via Kildare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Carlow to Athlone (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Athlone (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Carlow and Athlone (Station) is 93.7 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Athlone via Kildare in around 2h 27m.
