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Compare train and coach for Carlow to Galway
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlow to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£35 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlow to Galway
Buses from Carlow to Galway run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 07:05, the last at 15:01. The fastest coach covers the 150 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 07:05 |
Last bus 15:01 |
Bus providers: J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Carlow to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Carlow to Galway with J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Carlow to Galway coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlow to Galway by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Carlow, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St) and Carlow, Kilkenny Road (Vocational School). When arriving in Galway, you can end your trip in coach stations like Galway, Bus Station and Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Galway, Bus Station, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
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