The average train between Drumcondra and Carlow takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Drumcondra 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 every 3 hours between Drumcondra and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Carlow station via Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Drumcondra to Carlow train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Drumcondra to Carlow train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Carlow is 73.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m.