The average train between Galway and Carlow takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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 twice daily between Galway and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Carlow at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Carlow station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Galway to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Galway and Carlow is 149.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 41m.
