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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    3h 17m
    €60–82

  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
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castlecomerbus bus 838
    6h 9m
    €23–32

  3. Drive  151.8 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Castlecomercar car 151.8 km
    2h 18m
    €27–39

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Castlecomerbus bus 838
    5h 11m
    €24–35

Galway to Castlecomer by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Castlecomer, IE-KK, 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 Castlecomer via Birr and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h 9m.

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