What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Tralee?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Tralee is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Tralee?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Tralee is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Tralee?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway City to Tralee. However, there are services departing from ATU Galway and arriving at Tralee Prnce's St via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Tralee?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Tralee via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Galway City to Tralee?

The distance between Galway City and Tralee is 197 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Tralee without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Tralee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €22 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Tralee?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Galway City to Tralee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Tralee bus from?

Galway City to Tralee bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from ATU Galway station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Tralee train from?

Galway City to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway City to Tralee?

The best way to get from Galway City to Tralee is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Galway City to Tralee bus arrive?

Galway City to Tralee bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.

Where does the Galway City to Tralee train arrive?

Galway City to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Tralee?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Tralee is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Galway City to Tralee.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 184+ hotels available in Tralee.

Galway City to Tralee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Tralee by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tralee Prnce's Stbus 300
4h 7m
€23–32
Train
1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain Ic
6h 8m
€35–53
Drive 193.5 km
1. Drive from Galway City to Traleecar 193.5 km
2h 19m
€34–50
Bus via Galway Ceannt
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
5h 20m
€34–47

Galway City to Tralee by bus and foot

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.8 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?

You can take a bus from ATU Galway to Tralee Prnce's St via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Tralee via Portarlington in around 6h 8m.

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