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 33m€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€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 33m€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 33m.
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 33m.
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 33m.
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 33m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 33m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 33m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Galway Coach Stn via Eden Quay and Crampton Quay in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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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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