The average train between Thurles and Carlow takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 Thurles and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Carlow at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurles to Carlow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Carlow station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Thurles to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Thurles and Carlow is 62.4 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Carlow via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 2h 30m.