The average train between Carlow and Portadown takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Portadown. 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 Portadown. 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 Portadown at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlow to Portadown? 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 Portadown. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Portadown station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Carlow to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portadown station.
The distance between Carlow and Portadown is 178.8 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Portadown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 34m.