There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Clogheen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
3h 43m€70–91Drive 174.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Clogheencar 174.2 km
2h 9m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mitchelstownbus 328
5h 51m€44–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mitchelstownbus 328
5h 33m€37–52
Galway to Clogheen by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Clogheen is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Clogheen is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Clogheen. However, there are services departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at Clogheen via Limerick Colbert and Mitchelstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Clogheen. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Limerick Junction via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Galway and Clogheen is 193 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Clogheen without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Galway to Clogheen, including transfers.
Galway to Clogheen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway to Clogheen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Clogheen is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €70 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Clogheen, IE-TA, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Limerick 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Clogheen via Limerick Colbert and Mitchelstown in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Mitchelstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Mitchelstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Clogheen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Galway to Clogheen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Clogheen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Galway to Clogheen.
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