The average train between Cobh and Carlow takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Carlow. 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 5 times a day between Cobh and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Carlow at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Carlow? 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 Cobh to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Carlow station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Cobh to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Cobh and Carlow is 144.1 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Carlow via Cork, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 4h 45m.