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

By bus and train

To get from Galway to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Galway (Ceannt) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - 858858
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Galway
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Portlaoise Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    104 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 858, 829 and RAIL

To get from Galway to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 829 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Galway (Ceannt) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - 858858
Bus - 829829
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Galway
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Portlaoise Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Centre
    ID 155411
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 829829
    Wait for bus
    829
    Tullamore Hospital
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williamstown Road
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portarlington
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    104 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Galway

The distance between Galway, Ireland and Galway, Ireland is approximately 170.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Galway by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Galway

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Galway Bus Station.

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Galway Bus Station
  • Eyre Square
  • Eyre Square East

Public transit stations close to Galway, Ireland

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Eyre Square.

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Eyre Square
  • Forster Street
  • Merchants Road

Alternative route by bus and train via 858, 829 and RAIL

To get from Galway to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 829 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Galway (Ceannt) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - 858858
Bus - 829829
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Galway
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Portlaoise Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Centre
    ID 155411
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 829829
    Wait for bus
    829
    Tullamore Hospital
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williamstown Road
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portarlington
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    104 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 858, Bus line COMMUTER, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Galway to Galway?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 858, Bus line 829, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway and Galway in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway to Galway in Ireland?

    The 858 bus line goes from Portlaoise Hospital station near Galway to Portlaoise Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Galway station near Galway in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway to Galway in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Galway and Galway in Ireland by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway to get to Galway in Ireland?

    Get on the 858 bus from the Portlaoise Hospital stop near Galway in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway and Galway in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Galway station, which is closest to Galway in Ireland.

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