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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Galway City takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlow to Galway City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
293 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Carlow to Galway City bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Carlow and Galway City. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Galway City at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 5m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 30m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 30m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 30m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 30m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 30m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 30m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsCitylink4h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Galway City? 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.

Map of how to get from Carlow to Galway City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Galway City, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Galway Coach Stn via Eden Quay and Crampton Quay in around 4h 35m.

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