There are 6 ways to get from Fethard to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 57m€64–83Bus via Birr
cheapest- Take the bus from Fethard to Thurlesbus 393 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus 844
6h 3m€23–31Bus
- Take the bus from Clonmel Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
5h 37m€34–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clonmel Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 4m€33–45Drive 159.5 km
- Drive from Fethard to Galwaycar 159.5 km
2h 24m€28–40Bus, train via Portarlington
- Take the bus from Urlingford to Portlaoise Stnbus 858
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 29m€27–39
Fethard to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fethard to Galway is to bus via Birr which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Fethard to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fethard to Galway. However, there are services departing from Fethard and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Clonmel Stn and Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Fethard to Galway. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Galway via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Fethard and Galway is 242 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.
The best way to get from Fethard to Galway without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Fethard to Galway, including transfers.
Fethard to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Clonmel Stn station.
Fethard to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Fethard to Galway is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Fethard, IE-TA, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Fethard to Galway via Thurles, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fethard to Galway Ceannt via Gladstone Street, Clonmel Stn, Limerick Colbert, and Henry Street in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Clonmel Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Clonmel Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Urlingford to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Thurles to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Urlingford to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Fethard to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Merchants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fethard to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Fethard to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fethard to Galway is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Fethard to Galway.
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