The average train between Carlow and Dún Laoghaire takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire. 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 3 hours between Carlow and Dún Laoghaire. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Dún Laoghaire at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Dún Laoghaire. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Dún Laoghaire station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Carlow to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dun Laoghaire station.
The distance between Carlow and Dún Laoghaire is 73 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Dun Laoghaire via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 1h 49m.