There are 4 ways to get from Effin to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Line 329 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Kilmallock to Limerick Colbertbus 329
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 25m€27–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleville to Galway Ceanntbus 51
4h 49m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Charleville to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 29m€39–53Drive 135.7 km
- Drive from Effin to Galwaycar 135.7 km
1h 39m€24–35
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 Kilmallock and Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Effin to Galway. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Effin and Galway is 138 km. The road distance is 135.7 km.
The best way to get from Effin to Galway without a car is to line 329 bus and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Effin to Galway, including transfers.
Effin to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilmallock station.
Effin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Charleville station.
The best way to get from Effin to Galway is to line 329 bus and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Effin, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Effin to Galway Ceannt via Kilmallock, Limerick Colbert, and Henry Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Effin to Galway via Charleville and Portarlington in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Charleville to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilmallock to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- 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 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 Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Effin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington 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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