There are 4 ways to get from Clare to Galway by bus, car, train, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
2h 33mDrive 159.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Clare to Galwaycar 159.4 km
1h 57m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killydoon to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€53–70Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Clare to Athlonetaxi
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h 7m€120–144
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clare to Galway is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Clare to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Clare to Galway. However, there are services departing from Cavan Cathdrl and arriving at Galway Cathedral via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Clare and Galway is 185 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Clare to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Clare to Galway, including transfers.
Clare to Galway bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Cavan Cathdrl station.
Clare to Galway bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at Galway Cathedral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clare to Galway is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Clare to Galway.
There are 661+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Clare, Ulster, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Streamline operates a bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedral once a week, and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Killydoon to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Breffni Taxis Cavan
- Phone
- +353 874137442
Kellys Quality Cabs
- Phone
- +353 49 433 2876
Presto Cabs & Mini Bus Hire
- Phone
- +353 863758139
Cootehill-Call-A-Cab
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2963
Harry Gibson Taxis
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2211
Jiffy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 46 9017 034
- Website
- jiffycabs.ie
Kells Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 2804 242
Lynch Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 7478 826
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