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How to get fromCounty Carlow to Galwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Carlow to Galway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 3m
    €23–35

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 29m
    €31–44

  3. Drive  186.1 km

    1. Drive from County Carlow to Galwaycar car 186.1 km
    2h 58m
    €32–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 10m
    €30–42

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  • Distance: 235.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 5h 3m. 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.

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