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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Carlow to Galway
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Carlow to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlow to Galway will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
It's difficult to get from Carlow to Galway without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Carlow to Galway
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €24. 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 €24, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 150 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€38 Average price | €29 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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Live departures
Carlow to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carlow to Galway buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM Carlow Bus Station | 5h50 | 9:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
| 5:50 AM Carlow Bus Station | 4h25 | 10:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
| 6:25 AM Carlow Bus Station | 4h50 | 11:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
| 8:00 AM Carlow Bus Station | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Galway | 2 transfers | |
| 8:15 AM Carlow Bus Station | 4h00 | 12:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlow to Galway
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Buses from Carlow to Galway run on average 37 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 14:10. The fastest bus covers the 150 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 37 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 07:05 |
Last bus 14:10 |
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 €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Carlow to Galway
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