The average train between Ennis and Carlow takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Ennis 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 once daily between Ennis and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ennis is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


5h 25m • 2 changes


4h 29m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ennis to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Carlow station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Ennis to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
Ennis to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Ennis and Carlow is 138.4 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Carlow via Limerick and Kildare in around 4h 44m.