What is the distance between Carlow and Galway?

Carlow and Galway are 93 miles (150 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlow to Galway?

If you're headed to Galway from Carlow, chances are that your bus will depart from Carlow (Coach Park) and arrive at Eireann Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Connemara Smokehouse, Aughnanure Castle, Brigit’s Garden, Connemara National Park and Galway City Karting.

Bus Carlow to Galway from $43 | Compare & Save up to 43%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlow to Galway on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55pm	Carlow (Coach Park)	7h 40m	8:35pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	3:10pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	6h 25m	9:35pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Carlow (Coach Park)	8h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlow (Coach Park)	8h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Carlow (Coach Park)	8h 51m	5:06pm	GMIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:19 PM GMT.

Get from Carlow to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Expressway

4/5438 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 438 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $80

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Where are the popular stops in Carlow and Galway?

Stops in Carlow

A - Carlow (Coach Park)

Stops in Galway

A - Eireann Station

B - New Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlow to Galway by bus

What is the distance between Carlow and Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlow to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Carlow to Galway was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carlow to Galway, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $75 for a bus ticket from Carlow to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-16.