The average train between Portlaoise Station and Carlow takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise Station 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 4 hours between Portlaoise Station and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise Station is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise Station to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise Station station and arriving at Carlow station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Portlaoise Station to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise Station to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Portlaoise Station and Carlow is 33.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portlaoise Station to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 1h 47m.