The average train between Carlow and Cork Kent Station takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Cork Kent 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Cork Kent 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 Cork Kent Station at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Cork Kent 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Cork Kent Station. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Cork Kent Station station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Carlow to Cork Kent Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Cork Kent Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Carlow and Cork Kent Station is 147.4 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 3h 52m.