The average train between Carlow and Thurles takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Thurles. 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 Thurles. 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 Thurles at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlow to Thurles? 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 Thurles. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Thurles station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Carlow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Carlow and Thurles is 62.4 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Thurles via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 2h 16m.