The average train between Carlow and Ballinasloe takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Ballinasloe. 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 every 4 hours between Carlow and Ballinasloe. 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 Ballinasloe at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Ballinasloe? 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 Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Carlow to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
The distance between Carlow and Ballinasloe is 102.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Ballinasloe via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 48m.