There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Carran by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Galway to Carrantaxi
3h 25m€93–115Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 36m€31–48Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5h 21m€32–49Drive 227.4 km
- Drive from Dublin to Carrancar 227.4 km
2h 40m€40–58
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Carran is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Carran is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Carran. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Carran via ATU Galway and Gort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Carran. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Dublin and Carran is 256 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Carran without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs €90 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Dublin to Carran, including transfers.
Dublin to Carran bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Carran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Carran is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Carran, IE-CE, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- 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 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
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- €75–90
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
City Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 525 252
- Website
- citytaxisgalway.com
West Coast Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 591 888
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Carran bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Dublin to Carran train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Carran is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Dublin to Carran.
There are 118+ hotels available in Carran.



