Carlow to Athlone Train

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Carlow to Athlone by train

The journey from Carlow to Athlone by train is 95 km and takes 2 hrs 15 mins. There are 8 connections per day, with the first departure at 07:03 and the last at 17:00. It is possible to travel from Carlow to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration	2 hrs 15 mins
Connection per Day	Irish Rail 8
First Departure	Irish Rail 07:03
Last Departure	Irish Rail 17:00
Distance	Irish Rail 95 km
Departure	Irish Rail Carlow
Arrival	Irish Rail Athlone
Carriers	Irish Rail Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Carlow to Athlone

The cheapest Carlow - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as €5.06 if you’re lucky, or €7.14 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €10.41.

Find the best day to travel to Athlone by train

When travelling to Athlone by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Carlow to Athlone

Compare services on board when travelling from Carlow to Athlone by train.

Facilities	Irish Rail
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Carlow to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

6.65kg

Bus

7.13kg

Flight

19kg

Car

15.2kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Carlow to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Carlow and Athlone are 6.65kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Carlow and Athlone? By taking the train between Carlow and Athlone you will save 12.35kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.48kg compared to a bus and 8.55kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Carlow and Athlone by train?

Carlow to Athlone is 95 km.

How long does the train between Carlow and Athlone take?

Carlow to Athlone is on average 2 hrs 15 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 43 mins.

How many train connections per day go from Carlow to Athlone?

Carlow to Athlone has 8 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Carlow to Athlone leave?

The earliest train from Carlow to Athlone departs at 07:03. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Carlow to Athlone depart?

The latest train from Carlow to Athlone departs at 17:00. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What's the fastest journey time between Carlow to Athlone by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Carlow and Athlone is 1 hr 43 mins.

Is there a direct train from Carlow to Athlone?

Yes, there is a direct train between Carlow and Athlone.

What are the CO2 emissions for Carlow to Athlone by train?

The train journey from Carlow to Athlone creates 6.65kg of CO2 emissions.

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