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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlow to Galway City

Composite routes from Carlow to Galway City

Cheapest
2 h 12 min
Car
198 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Carlow to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Portarlington to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Bus operators

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to Galway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Galway City?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Galway City is to bus which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Galway City?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Galway City is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Galway City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover Bus Park and arriving at Galway Cathedral. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Galway City?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carlow to Galway City?

The distance between Carlow and Galway City is 228 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Galway City without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Galway City without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $17.39 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Galway City?

The bus from Hanover Bus Park to Galway Cathedral takes 4h including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Galway City bus from?

Carlow to Galway City bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Hanover Bus Park station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Galway City train from?

Carlow to Galway City train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Galway City?

The best way to get from Carlow to Galway City is to bus which takes 4h and costs $17.39 - $25 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $34.78 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Carlow to Galway City bus arrive?

Carlow to Galway City bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Galway Cathedral station.

Where does the Carlow to Galway City train arrive?

Carlow to Galway City train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Galway City?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Galway City is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Carlow to Galway City.

Where can I stay near Galway City?

There are 487+ hotels available in Galway City. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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