There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Carlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
3h 41m€18–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
4h 19m€28–39Drive 176.3 km
- Drive from Galway to Carlowcar 176.3 km
2h 22m€31–44Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
4h 18m€20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 47m€26–36
Galway to Carlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Carlow is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Galway and Carlow is 200 km. The road distance is 176.3 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Galway to Carlow, including transfers.
Galway to Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Carlow via Kildare in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Carlow Bus Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Carlow is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Galway to Carlow.
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