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How to get fromGalway to County Tipperaryby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to County Tipperary by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain train Re / ...
    3h 58m
    €24–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    4h 2m
    €15–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 13m
    €21–31

  4. Drive  133.4 km

    1. Drive from Galway to County Tipperarycar car 133.4 km
    1h 59m
    €24–35

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles Stationbus bus 391
    4h 15m
    €20–28

Galway to County Tipperary by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and County Tipperary, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Thurles Station via Birr in around 4h 2m.

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