There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Carrigaline by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Carrigaline by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Carrigaline is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Carrigaline is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Carrigaline. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Abbey Vw via South Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Carrigaline. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Galway and Carrigaline is 209 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Carrigaline without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Galway to Carrigaline, including transfers.
Galway to Carrigaline bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Carrigaline train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Carrigaline is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Carrigaline, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Carrigaline Ch via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Cork, and South Mall in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Carrigaline bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Galway to Carrigaline train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Carrigaline is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Galway to Carrigaline.
There are 325+ hotels available in Carrigaline.