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How to get from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh by train?

By train

To get from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh in Galway, take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Kildare station. Next, take the RAIL train from Kildare station to Galway (Ceannt) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Galway / An Gaillimh
Leaves from Carlow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    122 min
  • 6
    Walk to Galway / An Gaillimh
    Walk to
    Galway / An Gaillimh
    Co Galway
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh in Galway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 880 bus from Carlow Train Station station to Carlow Coach Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 761 bus from Crampton Quay station to Galway Coach Stn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 880880
Bus - 44
Bus - 761761
Walk to Galway / An Gaillimh
Leaves from Carlow Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carlow Train Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Carlow Coach Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlow Coach Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Bus Park
    ID 335571
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Dublin Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin, Eden Quay
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Galway Coach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Galway / An Gaillimh
    Walk to
    Galway / An Gaillimh
    Co Galway
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh

The distance between Carlow, Galway and Galway / An Gaillimh, Galway is approximately 201.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Galway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carlow

Carlow is located at Carlow, Galway and the nearest public transit station is Carlow Train Station.

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Carlow Train Station
  • Fire Station
  • Pollerton Road

Public transit stations close to Galway / An Gaillimh, Galway

Galway / An Gaillimh is located at Co Galway, Galway and the nearest public transit station is Eyre Square East.

Train stations close to Galway / An Gaillimh:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway / An Gaillimh:

  • Eyre Square East
  • Eyre Square
  • Eyre Square Galway

By bus

To get from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh in Galway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 880 bus from Carlow Train Station station to Carlow Coach Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 761 bus from Crampton Quay station to Galway Coach Stn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 880880
Bus - 44
Bus - 761761
Walk to Galway / An Gaillimh
Leaves from Carlow Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carlow Train Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Carlow Coach Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlow Coach Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Bus Park
    ID 335571
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Dublin Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin, Eden Quay
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Galway Coach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Galway / An Gaillimh
    Walk to
    Galway / An Gaillimh
    Co Galway
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh?

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh?

    The alternative route takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 880, Bus line 4, Bus line 761.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlow and Galway / An Gaillimh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Carlow in Carlow to Kildare station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Galway / An Gaillimh station near Galway / An Gaillimh in Galway.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlow to Galway / An Gaillimh by train?

    The total travel time between Carlow in Carlow and Galway / An Gaillimh in Galway by train is about 3 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlow to get to Galway / An Gaillimh?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Carlow in Carlow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlow and Galway / An Gaillimh?

    Get off the train at the Galway / An Gaillimh station, which is closest to Galway / An Gaillimh in Galway.

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