The average train between Galway City and Carlow takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway City 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 3 times a day between Galway City and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Carlow station via Kildare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Galway City to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway City to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Galway City and Carlow is 150.4 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 25m.
