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

From Galway to Tralee by bus and train

To get from Galway to Tralee in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Galway Ceannt Station station to Limerick Colbert Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Farranfore station to Tralee (Casement) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min.

295min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 1414
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Galway Ceannt Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Ceannt Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert Station
    ID 635041
    136 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Farranfore
    ID 357701
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farranfore
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Tralee Casement Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tralee (Casement)
    Ride to train station
    Tralee (Casement)
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Galway to Tralee by bus and train via 251, 14 and RAIL

To get from Galway to Tralee in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Galway Coach Station station to Henry Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Farranfore station to Tralee (Casement) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min.

273min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 1414
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Galway Coach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    ID 511201
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henry Street
    ID 608041
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick Colbert Station
    ID 635041
    710 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Farranfore
    ID 357701
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farranfore
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Tralee Casement Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Tralee (Casement)
    Ride to train station
    Tralee (Casement)
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Tralee

The distance between Galway, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland is approximately 231.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Tralee 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 Eyre Square.

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Eyre Square
  • Victoria Place
  • Eyre Square Galway

Public transit stations close to Tralee, Ireland

Tralee is located at Tralee, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Saint Brendan's Park.

Train stations close to Tralee:

  • Tralee (Casement)

Bus stations close to Tralee:

  • Saint Brendan's Park
  • Tralee Denny Street
  • The Square

Related Routes

Alternative route from Galway to Tralee by bus and train via 251, 14 and RAIL

To get from Galway to Tralee in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Galway Coach Station station to Henry Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Farranfore station to Tralee (Casement) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min.

273min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 1414
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Galway Coach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    ID 511201
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henry Street
    ID 608041
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick Colbert Station
    ID 635041
    710 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Farranfore
    ID 357701
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farranfore
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Tralee Casement Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Tralee (Casement)
    Ride to train station
    Tralee (Casement)
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 14, Train line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 14, Train line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

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

    The 51 bus line goes from Galway Ceannt Station station near Galway to Cork station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cork station near Tralee in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Galway and Tralee in Ireland by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the Galway Ceannt Station stop near Galway in Ireland.

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

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

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