There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Portmagee by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Killarney
best- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
7h 58m€30–42Train
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
9h 39m€40–84Drive 262 km
- Drive from Galway City to Portmageecar 262 km
3h 21m€47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
9h 7m€38–73
Galway City to Portmagee by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Portmagee is to bus via Killarney which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Galway City to Portmagee is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway City to Portmagee. However, there are services departing from ATU Galway and arriving at Portmagee via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Bus Stn and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Portmagee. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Galway City and Portmagee is 284 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Galway City to Portmagee without a car is to bus via Killarney which takes 7h 58m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Galway City to Portmagee, including transfers.
Galway City to Portmagee bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from ATU Galway station.
Galway City to Portmagee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway City to Portmagee is to bus via Killarney which takes 7h 58m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Portmagee, IE-KY, Ireland?
You can take a bus from ATU Galway to Portmagee via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Portmagee via Portarlington, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €5–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
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Booking & Getting There
Galway City to Portmagee bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway City to Portmagee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Portmagee is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Galway City to Portmagee.
There are 372+ hotels available in Portmagee.







