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Carlow to Galway City trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlow and Galway City takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Galway City. 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 41m
Duration
200 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
4h 11m
€20–30

Carlow to Galway City train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlow and Galway City. 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 Galway City at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Galway City? 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 Galway City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Galway City, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Galway via Kildare and Portarlington in around 4h 11m.

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