Carlow to Galway City Buses

Carlow to Galway City buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Galway City takes 4h 32m 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 32m
Duration: 294 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...

4h 36m

€26–37

Carlow to Galway City bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlow and Galway City. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Galway City at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:15 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 9:15 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
5:10 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:15 AM
5h • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:15 AM
5h • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:15 AM
5h • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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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.

Carlow to Galway City buses

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Carlow to Galway City bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:15 PM

3:00 PM → 7:15 PM

5:00 PM → 9:15 PM

5:10 PM → 10:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:15 AM

5:15 AM → 10:15 AM

7:00 AM → 11:15 AM

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:15 AM

5:15 AM → 10:15 AM

7:00 AM → 11:15 AM

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:15 AM

5:15 AM → 10:15 AM

7:00 AM → 11:15 AM

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:45 AM

7:00 AM → 11:45 AM

8:00 AM → 12:45 PM

9:00 AM → 1:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:45 AM

7:00 AM → 11:45 AM

8:00 AM → 12:45 PM

9:00 AM → 1:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:45 AM

7:00 AM → 11:45 AM

8:00 AM → 12:45 PM

9:00 AM → 1:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay

Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn

Bus trips from Carlow

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