The average train between Carlow and Limerick takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Carlow to Limerick. 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 once daily between Carlow and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 3:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carlow is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Limerick at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Limerick station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Carlow to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Carlow and Limerick is 115.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Limerick via Kildare in around 3h 20m.
