There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Barretstown Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€42–55Drive 188.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Barretstown Castlecar 188.1 km
2h 33m€32–47Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Rosevillebus 126 / ...
3h 38m€44–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Barretstown Castle is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Barretstown Castle is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Barretstown Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Roseville via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Barretstown Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Sallins via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Galway and Barretstown Castle is 192 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Barretstown Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Galway to Barretstown Castle, including transfers.
Galway to Barretstown Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Barretstown Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Barretstown Castle is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 126 bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Barretstown Castle, 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 Galway Coach Stn to Barretstown Castle via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Roseville in around 3h 38m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Roseville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Barretstown Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Barretstown Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Barretstown Castle is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Galway to Barretstown Castle.
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