The average train between Carlow and Ballinasloe takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. 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 twice daily 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 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 5h 5m.
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 in around 2h 43m.