The average train between Carlow and Malahide takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Malahide. 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 Malahide. 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 Malahide at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Malahide? 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 Malahide. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Malahide station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Carlow to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Carlow and Malahide is 85.1 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Malahide via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 1m.