There are 5 ways to get from Galway to County Tipperary by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
3h 27m€21–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 40m€17–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain Re / ...
3h 58m€24–34Drive 133.4 km
- Drive from Galway to County Tipperarycar 133.4 km
1h 59m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles Stationbus 391
4h 15m
Galway to County Tipperary by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to County Tipperary is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to County Tipperary is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to County Tipperary station. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Thurles Station via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to County Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Galway and County Tipperary is 213 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to County Tipperary without a car is to train via Portarlington which takes 3h 27m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Galway to County Tipperary, including transfers.
Galway to County Tipperary bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to County Tipperary is to train via Portarlington which takes 3h 27m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 15m.
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 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Thurles Station via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portlaoise to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to County Tipperary bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to County Tipperary is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Galway to County Tipperary.
There are 81+ hotels available in County Tipperary.