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Galway City to Carlow buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway City and Carlow takes 5h and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway City 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.

5h
Duration
289 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Galway City to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Galway City and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway City 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.

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  • Distance: 288.8 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Carlow Bus Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 42m.

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