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How to get fromGalway to Castle Durrowby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Castle Durrow 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 21m
    €19–28

  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 25m
    €20–27

  3. Drive  136.6 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Castle Durrowcar car 136.6 km
    2h 3m
    €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 31m
    €31–44

Galway to Castle Durrow by train, bus, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Castle Durrow, 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 Castle Durrow via Birr, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Durrow in around 5h 25m.

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