There are 6 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Galway by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
4h 25mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€26–37Drive 205.2 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Galwaycar 205.2 km
2h 41m€37–53Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 29m€35–49Bus via Galway Ceannt
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 65
5h 19m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 42m€44–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Galway is to bus and train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Galway. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Galway Cathedral via Cavan Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Galway. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Galway is 224 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Carrickmacross to Galway, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Galway is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Galway Cathedral via Cavan Bus Stn and Cavan Cathdrl in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Galway via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €27–40
- Phone
- 049 433 0917
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Carrickmacross to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Carrickmacross to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Galway is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Carrickmacross to Galway.
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