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How to get fromGalway to Abbeyleixby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    4h 4m
    €18–27

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    5h 7m
    €18–25

  3. Drive  136.4 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Abbeyleixcar car 136.4 km
    2h 4m
    €24–35

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    6h 13m
    €29–42

Galway to Abbeyleix by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Abbeyleix, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Abbeyleix via Birr and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 7m.

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