There are 4 ways to get from County Carlow to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 58m€31–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 2m€23–35Drive 186.1 km
- Drive from County Carlow to Galwaycar 186.1 km
2h 58m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 10m€30–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Carlow to Galway is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from County Carlow to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from County Carlow to Galway. However, there are services departing from Garryhill and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Carlow Bus Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from County Carlow to Galway. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between County Carlow and Galway is 223 km. The road distance is 186.1 km.
The best way to get from County Carlow to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from County Carlow to Galway, including transfers.
County Carlow to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
County Carlow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from County Carlow to Galway is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between County Carlow, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Garryhill to Galway via Carlow, Carlow, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garryhill to Galway Coach Stn via Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
County Carlow to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
County Carlow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Carlow to Galway is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from County Carlow to Galway.
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