Carlow to Athlone (Station) Trains

Carlow to Athlone (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlow and Athlone (Station) takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. 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.

3h 21m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: €18
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 5m

€14–21

Carlow to Athlone (Station) train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 4:12 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 5:05 PM
1h 50m • 2 changes
4:08 PM → 6:53 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 4:05 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
5:14 PM → 7:59 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:44 PM → 7:21 AM
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11h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 4:12 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 4:12 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 4:12 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 4:12 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Athlone (Station)? 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.

Carlow to Athlone (Station) trains

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Carlow to Athlone (Station) train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

3:15 PM → 5:05 PM

4:08 PM → 6:53 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 1:15 PM

1:09 PM → 4:05 PM

5:14 PM → 7:59 PM

7:44 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Athlone (Station), Ireland?

Train from Carlow to Kildare

Train from Portarlington to Athlone

Carlow to Athlone (Station) trains

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Carlow to Athlone (Station) train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

3:15 PM → 5:05 PM

4:08 PM → 6:53 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 1:15 PM

1:09 PM → 4:05 PM

5:14 PM → 7:59 PM

7:44 PM → 7:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:45 AM

10:10 AM → 12:50 PM

12:14 PM → 2:07 PM

2:13 PM → 4:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Athlone (Station), Ireland?

Train from Carlow to Kildare

Train from Portarlington to Athlone

Train trips from Carlow

Train trips to Athlone (Station)

Alternative transport options

7:44 PM → 7:21 AM
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