Galway to Carrigaline bus with Irish Citylink

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Carrigaline

Showing times and prices for Nov 16

Cheapest price

€35

Average price

€35

Fastest journey

3 h 29 m

Average duration

3 h 29 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

168 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Carrigaline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Galway to Carrigaline will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Galway to Carrigaline without transferring at least 2 times.

Citylink
01:30PM3h29
Galway
04:59PMAbbey View
€351One-way
2 transfers
Citylink
06:00PM3h29
Galway
09:29PMAbbey View
€351One-way
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Galway to Carrigaline

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Buses from Galway to Carrigaline run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 13:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 168 km distance in 3h 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
168 km
Average bus duration
2h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
€36
Buses per day
2
Fastest bus
3h 26m
First bus
13:30
Last bus
18:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Irish Citylink, Citylink from Galway to CarrigalineYou can travel by bus between Galway to Carrigaline with Irish Citylink, Citylink for as low as €36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Irish Citylink

About
Irish Citylink is an Irish bus company, a subsidiary of the Singaporean company ComfortDelGro, that has been providing intercity coach travel in Ireland since 2003. They offer high-frequency express services connecting major cities, towns, and airports across Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork, and Ennis. Their fleet of modern coaches is equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and onboard toilets. Popular routes include Dublin to Galway, Galway to Dublin, and Dublin to Cork. As of May 2025, Irish Citylink operates on nine routes, including non-stop express services between Galway and Dublin City and Dublin Airport.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Each passenger is permitted to carry one 20kg suitcase, one 10kg suitcase, and one small soft bag suitable for onboard storage.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage may be accepted if space permits, with a surcharge of €5.00 per extra item.
Cancellation Policy
Refund requests may only be made by writing to the Customer Service Team, and Citylink will only consider refunding a ticket if the cancellation is due to the company being at fault, such as a late departure.
Refund
Citylink will only consider refunding a ticket if the reason for the cancellation is in some way caused by the company being at fault, for example a late departure of a vehicle.
Unaccompagned minor
For safety reasons, children under 14 years of age will not be carried unaccompanied on any of their Express services under any circumstances.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Free water bottles are available onboard.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Irish Citylink has several wheelchair-accessible coaches on the Galway to Dublin route, but it is recommended to reach out ahead of time to ensure necessary accommodations.
Bikes
Irish Citylink will carry bicycles for €5 per bicycle, as long as there is enough room in the undercarriage.
Pets
One guide dog is permitted onboard per passenger.
Entertaiment on board

Citylink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 26m
Cheapest Price
€35
Citylink frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Galway to Carrigaline

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Carrigaline by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carrigaline, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Galway to Carrigaline can start from as little as €40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Galway to Carrigaline is €40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Galway to Carrigaline is on average 3 h 26 min   for the 168 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from Galway to Carrigaline by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Galway to Carrigaline leaves at 13: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Galway to Carrigaline leaves at 18: 00.
There are 24 coaches a day from Galway to Carrigaline which require at least one change with Irish Citylink or Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Galway to Carrigaline coach with Irish Citylink or Citylink. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Carrigaline from Galway as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Carrigaline from Galway is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a coach between Galway and Carrigaline.
No, the coach from Galway to Carrigaline has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.
    No, luggage for the coach from Galway to Carrigaline needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Galway to Carrigaline.

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