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How to get fromGalway to Castletownbereby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Castletownbere by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    6h 5m
    €41–62

  2. Bus via Limerick

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    4. Take the bus from Kenmare to Castletownberebus bus 282
    8h 20m
    €29–58

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the taxi from Killarney to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    €217–280

  4. Drive  278.5 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Castletownberecar car 278.5 km
    3h 53m
    €49–71

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    7h 28m
    €55–77

Galway to Castletownbere by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Castletownbere, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Castletownbere via Cork Andersn's Quay and Parnell Place in around 6h 5m.

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