There are 5 ways to get from Clonegal to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Muine Bheag to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 14m€64–82Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kildavin to Carlowbus 481 / ...
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 47m€34–49Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Kildavin to Carlowbus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 13m€42–58Drive 204.2 km
- Drive from Clonegal to Galwaycar 204.2 km
2h 48m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Kildavin to Carlowbus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 54m€41–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clonegal to Galway is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Clonegal to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonegal to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kildavin and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Carlow Bus Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Clonegal 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 14m.
The distance between Clonegal and Galway is 245 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.
The best way to get from Clonegal to Galway without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Clonegal to Galway, including transfers.
Clonegal to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Kildavin station.
Clonegal to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Muine Bheag station.
The best way to get from Clonegal to Galway is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Clonegal, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Clonegal to Galway via Muine Bheag, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clonegal to Galway Coach Stn via Kildavin, Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Muine Bheag to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Bus from Kildavin to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kildavin to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kildavin to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
- 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
- Hourly
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Clonegal to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow station.
Clonegal to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonegal to Galway is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Clonegal to Galway.
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