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

From Galway City to Portlaoise by bus and train

To get from Galway City to Portlaoise in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 407 bus from Bóthar Chúil Each station to Eyre Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the COMMUTER train from Portarlington station to Portlaoise station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Galway City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Portlaoise on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 407407
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Leaves from Bóthar Chúil Each

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bóthar Chúil Each
    ID 526101
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Eyre Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524121
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    109 min
  • 7
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 8
    Ride to train station Portlaoise
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway City to Portlaoise

The distance between Galway City, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland is approximately 159.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway City to Portlaoise by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Galway City to Portlaoise

To check the bus and train schedule from Galway City to Portlaoise using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway City) and destination (Portlaoise), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 407, Train line RAIL, Train line COMMUTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Portlaoise?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway City to Portlaoise?

    The 407 bus line goes from Bóthar Chúil Each station near Galway City in Galway to Eyre Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Eyre Square station near Portlaoise in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway City to Portlaoise by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Galway City in Galway and Portlaoise in Ireland by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway City to get to Portlaoise?

    Get on the 407 bus from the Bóthar Chúil Each stop near Galway City in Galway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway City and Portlaoise?

    Get off the bus at the Eyre Square station, which is closest to Portlaoise in Ireland.

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