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 36m 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 36m
Duration: 294 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 2 hours
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 30m

€26–37

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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:00 PM → 7:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
6:40 PM → 10:45 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:20 PM → 12:45 AM
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4h 25m • 1 change

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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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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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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.

Carlow to Galway City buses

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Carlow to Galway City bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:00 PM → 7:45 PM

5:00 PM → 9:45 PM

6:40 PM → 10:45 PM

8:20 PM → 12:45 AMArrives next day

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

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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

Bus trips to Galway City

Alternative transport options

8:20 PM → 12:45 AM
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