There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Mallow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallowbus 51
3h 35m€23–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
4h 29m€21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus 51
3h 53m€25–35Drive 158 km
- Drive from Galway City to Mallowcar 158 km
1h 51m€27–39
Galway City to Mallow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Mallow is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Galway City to Mallow is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at Mallow. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Mallow via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Galway City and Mallow is 185 km. The road distance is 158 km.
The best way to get from Galway City to Mallow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €23 - €35.
The bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallow takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Galway City to Mallow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway City to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway City to Mallow is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallow every 2 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Mallow via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Galway City to Mallow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Mallow station.
Galway City to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Mallow is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Galway City to Mallow.
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