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Carlow to Balbriggan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlow and Balbriggan takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Balbriggan. 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
127 km
Distance
€17
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggantrain train Re / ...
2h 36m
€14–20

Carlow to Balbriggan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Balbriggan. 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 Balbriggan at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Balbriggan? 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.

Map of how to get from Carlow to Balbriggan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 36m.

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