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Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£37 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Carlow to Galway by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlow to Galway
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Buses from Carlow to Galway run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 07:05, the last at 14:10. The fastest coach covers the 150 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 36 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 7:05 |
Last bus 14:10 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Expressway (Bus Éireann), J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Carlow to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Carlow to Galway with Expressway (Bus Éireann), J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus Éireann
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.
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