There are 4 ways to get from Ballyragget to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballyragget to Portlaoise Stnbus 838
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 24m€24–36Bus
- Take the bus from Ballyragget to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus 844
6h 17m€24–34Drive 144.4 km
- Drive from Ballyragget to Galwaycar 144.4 km
2h 7m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 16m€26–39
Ballyragget to Galway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballyragget to Galway is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyragget to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyragget to Galway. However, there are services departing from Ballyragget and arriving at Merchants Rd via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyragget to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Ballyragget and Galway is 217 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballyragget to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ballyragget to Galway, including transfers.
Ballyragget to Galway bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Ballyragget station.
Ballyragget to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Ballyragget to Galway is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Ballyragget, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballyragget to Merchants Rd via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Birr in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyragget to Galway via Kilkenny Stn, Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Ballyragget to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
Bus from Ballyragget to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Merchants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballyragget to Galway bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Ballyragget to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyragget to Galway is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ballyragget to Galway.
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