The average train between Carlow and Limerick Junction Station takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Limerick Junction 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 Limerick Junction 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 Limerick Junction Station at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Limerick Junction 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 Limerick Junction Station. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Limerick Junction Station station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Carlow to Limerick Junction Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Limerick Junction Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Carlow and Limerick Junction Station is 93.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Limerick Junction via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 44m.