The average train between Carlow and Donabate takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Donabate. 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 Donabate. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Donabate at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Donabate? 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 Donabate. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Carlow to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
The distance between Carlow and Donabate is 88.5 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Donabate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 15m.