There are 4 ways to get from Cratloe to Galway by bus, train, 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.
Line 343 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Cratloe N18 to William Streetbus 317A / ...
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
2h 49m€23–32Drive 90 km
cheapest- Drive from Cratloe to Galwaycar 90 km
1h€16–23Train
- Take the train from Sixmilebridge to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€20–27Line 343 bus, bus via Shannon Airport
- Take the bus from Cratloe N18 to Shannon Airportbus 343
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
3h 11m€26–33
Cratloe to Galway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cratloe to Galway is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Cratloe to Galway is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Cratloe to Galway. However, there are services departing from Cratloe N18 and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cratloe to Galway. However, there are services departing from Sixmilebridge and arriving at Galway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Cratloe and Galway is 108 km. The road distance is 90 km.
The best way to get from Cratloe to Galway without a car is to line 343 bus and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Cratloe to Galway, including transfers.
Cratloe to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cratloe N18 station.
Cratloe to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sixmilebridge station.
The best way to get from Cratloe to Galway is to line 343 bus and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Cratloe, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cratloe N18 to Galway Ceannt via William Street and Henry Street in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sixmilebridge to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sixmilebridge to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cratloe N18 to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–15
Bus from Cratloe N18 to Shannon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cratloe to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at William Street station.
Cratloe to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cratloe to Galway is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Cratloe to Galway.
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