The average train between Carlow and Northern Ireland takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Northern Ireland station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Carlow to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Carlow and Northern Ireland is 194.1 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 54m.