Galway City to Carlow Buses

Galway City to Carlow buses

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The average bus between Galway City and Carlow takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. 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.

4h 18m
Duration: 289 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...

4h 47m

€26–36

Galway City to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Galway City and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:15 PM
4h • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:15 PM
4h • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:15 PM
4h • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:15 PM
4h • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:15 PM
4h • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change

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Galway City to Carlow buses

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