How far is Carrick-On-Shannon from Galway?

The distance between the two cities is 61 miles (99 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway?

Most of the buses traveling from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway leave from Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop and arrive at Eireann Station. These are the primary 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 Irish Workhouse Centre, Cnoc Suain Conamara, The Latin Quarter, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden and Galway Atlantaquaria.

Bus Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway from $36 | Compare & Save up to 20%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:47am	Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop	3h 51m	2:38pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop	3h 48m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	10:47am	Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop	3h 51m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:47am	Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop	5h 40m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:47am	Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop	5h 40m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:40 AM GMT.

Get from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Carrick-On-Shannon and Galway?

Stops in Carrick-On-Shannon

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Carrick On Shannon - Coffee Shop Bus Stop
Unit 2, Castle Quay House, Dublin Rd, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 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 $50

IE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway by bus

How far is Carrick-On-Shannon from Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

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$36

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The cheapest trip from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $46 for a bus ticket from Carrick-On-Shannon to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-27.