The average train between Carlow and Skerries takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Skerries. 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 Skerries. 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 Skerries at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlow to Skerries? 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 Skerries. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Skerries station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Carlow to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Skerries station.
The distance between Carlow and Skerries is 98.7 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 30m.