The average train between Carlow and Roscrea takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Roscrea. 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 twice daily between Carlow and Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 3:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carlow is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Roscrea station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Carlow to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Carlow and Roscrea is 59.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Roscrea via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Ballybrophy in around 3h 43m.
