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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    4h 53m
    €20–31

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    5h 9m
    €18–26

  3. Drive 141.5 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Ballinakillcar car 141.5 km
    2h 7m
    €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 10m
    €30–43

Galway to Ballinakill by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ballinakill, IE-LS, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Ballinakill via Birr and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 9m.

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