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How to get fromCounty Laois to Galwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to Galway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 58m
    €18–27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus bus 844
    4h 54m
    €17–23

  3. Drive  135.3 km

    1. Drive from County Laois to Galwaycar car 135.3 km
    1h 53m
    €24–35

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    5h 7m
    €23–33

County Laois to Galway by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, Kearns Transport operates a bus from Birr to Merchants Rd 4 times a week. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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