There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Cahir Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
4h 1m€24–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
4h 30m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
4h 19m€31–43Drive 161 km
- Drive from Galway to Cahir Castlecar 161 km
1h 57m€28–40
Galway to Cahir Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Cahir Castle is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Cahir Castle is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Cahir Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Cahir Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Cahir via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Galway and Cahir Castle is 179 km. The road distance is 161 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Cahir Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Galway to Cahir Castle, including transfers.
Galway to Cahir Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway to Cahir Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Cahir Castle is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Cahir Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Cahir Castle via Limerick Colbert and Cahir in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Limerick every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Cahir Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Galway to Cahir Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Cahir Castle is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Galway to Cahir Castle.
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