There are 5 ways to get from Borris to Galway by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Muine Bheag to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 36m€44–59Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Borris to Carlowbus 481
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 30m€25–38Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 17m€29–41Drive 188 km
- Drive from Borris to Galwaycar 188 km
2h 43m€34–49Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Borris to Carlowbus 481
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 26m€33–47
Borris to Galway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Borris to Galway is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Borris to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Borris to Galway. However, there are services departing from Borris and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Carlow Bus Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Borris to Galway. However, there are services departing from Muine Bheag and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Borris and Galway is 230 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Borris to Galway without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Borris to Galway, including transfers.
Borris to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Borris to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Muine Bheag station.
The best way to get from Borris to Galway is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Borris, IE-CW, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Borris to Galway via Muine Bheag, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borris to Galway Coach Stn via Carlow Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Muine Bheag to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Borris to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Borris to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Borris to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Borris to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Borris to Galway is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Borris to Galway.
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