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How to get fromGalway to County Carlowby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m
    €21–32

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    5h 28m
    €31–44

  3. Drive  186.2 km

    1. Drive from Galway to County Carlowcar car 186.2 km
    2h 58m
    €32–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    5h 56m
    €29–41

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  • Distance: 235.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and County Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Garryhill via Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Garryhill via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Carlow Bus Stn, and Carlow in around 5h 56m.

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