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How to get from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Kildare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 405 bus from Eyre Square station to Snipe Lawn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 405405
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524371
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 405405
    Wait for bus
    405
    Rahoon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snipe Lawn
    ID 525931
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, RAIL and 411

To get from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Kildare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 411 bus from Eyre Square station to Uni Of Galway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 411411
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eyre Square
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Mount Prospect
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uni Of Galway
    ID 523031
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus)

The distance between Carlow, Galway and Nui Galway (Main Campus), Galway is approximately 203.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and 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 Green Lane.

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Green Lane
  • Barrck Street
  • Carlow College

Public transit stations close to Nui Galway (Main Campus), Galway

Nui Galway (Main Campus) is located at 16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland, Galway and the nearest public transit station is Lower Newcastle Rd.

Train stations close to Nui Galway (Main Campus):

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Nui Galway (Main Campus):

  • Lower Newcastle Rd
  • Snipe Avenue
  • Snipe Lawn

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, RAIL and 411

To get from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Kildare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 411 bus from Eyre Square station to Uni Of Galway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 411411
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eyre Square
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Mount Prospect
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uni Of Galway
    ID 523031
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 405.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 411.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlow and Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    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 and one bus line till Nui Galway (Main Campus) station near Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlow to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carlow in Carlow and Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway by train and bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlow to get to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    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 Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    Get off the train at the Nui Galway (Main Campus) stop, which is closest to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway.

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