How to get from Galway City to Carlow by bus and train?

From Galway City to Carlow by bus and train

To get from Galway City to Carlow in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 407 bus from Bóthar Chúil Each station to Eyre Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 736 bus from Outside Heuston Train Station station to Carlow Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Galway City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlow on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 407407
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 736736
Walk to Carlow
Leaves from Bóthar Chúil Each

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bóthar Chúil Each
    ID 526101
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Eyre Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524121
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    144 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Setu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlow Bus Station
    ID 335571
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlow
    Walk to
    Carlow
    950 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway City to Carlow

The distance between Galway City, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland is approximately 298.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway City to Carlow by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Galway City to Carlow

To check the bus and train schedule from Galway City to Carlow using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway City) and destination (Carlow), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 407, Train line RAIL, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Carlow?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway City to Carlow?

    The 407 bus line goes from Bóthar Chúil Each station near Galway City in Galway to Eyre Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Eyre Square station near Carlow in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway City to Carlow by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Galway City in Galway and Carlow in Ireland by bus and train is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway City to get to Carlow?

    Get on the 407 bus from the Bóthar Chúil Each stop near Galway City in Galway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway City and Carlow?

    Get off the bus at the Eyre Square stop, which is closest to Carlow in Ireland.

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