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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway City to Carlow

Composite routes from Galway City to Carlow

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 Galway to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Train from Kildare to Carlow
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Bus operators

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Carlow is to bus which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 4h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Carlow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Cathedral and arriving at Hanover Bus Park. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Carlow?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Galway City to Carlow?

The distance between Galway City and Carlow is 200 km. The road distance is 198.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway City to Carlow without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Galway City to Carlow, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Galway City to Carlow?

The best way to get from Galway City to Carlow is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Galway City to Carlow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galway City to Carlow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galway City to Carlow?

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

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 87+ hotels available in Carlow. Prices start at $47.15 per night.
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