There are 4 ways to get from Galway to County 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 / ...
4h 33m€21–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 28m€31–44Drive 186.2 km
- Drive from Galway to County Carlowcar 186.2 km
2h 58m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 51m€29–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to County Carlow is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to County Carlow is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to County Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Garryhill via Heuston Station and Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to County Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Galway and County Carlow is 236 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to County Carlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Galway to County Carlow, including transfers.
Galway to County Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to County Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to County Carlow is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 51m.
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 33m. 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 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to County Carlow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to County Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to County Carlow is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Galway to County Carlow.
There are 111+ hotels available in County Carlow.