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The average train between Carlow and Belfast takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
3h 56m
£25–37

Carlow to Belfast train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Belfast. 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 Belfast at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)14h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Belfast? 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 Belfast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 56m.

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