There are 4 ways to get from Effin 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 Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 16m€34–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleville to Galway Ceanntbus 51
4h 49m€23–33Drive 135.7 km
- Drive from Effin to Galwaycar 135.7 km
1h 39m€24–35Line 329 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilmallock to Limerick Colbertbus 329
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€26–37
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effin to Galway is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Effin to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Effin to Galway. However, there are services departing from Effin and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Charleville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Effin to Galway. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Galway via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Effin and Galway is 196 km. The road distance is 135.7 km.
The best way to get from Effin to Galway without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Effin to Galway, including transfers.
Effin to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Charleville station.
Effin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Effin to Galway is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Effin, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Charleville to Galway Ceannt every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Charleville to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Effin to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Effin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effin to Galway is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Effin to Galway.
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