The average train between Roscrea and Carlow takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Roscrea 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 Roscrea and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscrea is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballybrophy and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Roscrea station and arriving at Carlow station via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Roscrea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscrea station.
Roscrea to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Roscrea and Carlow is 59.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Roscrea to Carlow via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Kildare in around 3h 36m.