There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Borris by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain Ic / ...
3h 59m€42–56Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow to Borrisbus 481
6h 13m€24–36Train, bus via Athlone
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Carlow to Borrisbus 481
6h 56m€34–48Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from Galway to Borriscar 188.1 km
2h 44m€34–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Borris is to train and bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Borris is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Borris. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Muine Bheag via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Galway and Borris is 230 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Borris without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Galway to Borris, including transfers.
Galway to Borris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Borris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Borris is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Galway to Borris.
There are 153+ hotels available in Borris.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Borris, IE-CW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Borris via Kildare and Muine Bheag in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Carlow to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Carlow to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.