There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€20–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€28–39Drive 176.2 km
- Drive from Carlow to Galwaycar 176.2 km
2h 21m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 22m€26–37
Carlow to Galway by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Galway is to train which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Galway. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Galway. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Carlow and Galway is 200 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Galway without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Carlow to Galway, including transfers.
Carlow to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Galway is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Galway via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Galway Coach Stn via Eden Quay and Crampton Quay in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Galway is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Carlow to Galway.
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