There are 2 ways to get from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise by train or car
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Galway (Station) to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Galway (Station) and Portlaoise is 156 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.
The best way to get from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Galway (Station) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway (Station) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway (Station) to Portlaoise is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Galway (Station) to Portlaoise.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Galway (Station), Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
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