There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Ferns by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Fernsbus 740
4h 53m€35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Fernsbus 740
5h 12m€37–52Drive 221.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Fernscar 221.4 km
3h 5m€39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Fernsbus 740
5h 2m€37–52Train
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic
6h 59m€38–54
Galway to Ferns by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ferns is to bus via Dublin which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Ferns is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Ferns. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Ferns via Merrion Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ferns. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Galway and Ferns is 313 km. The road distance is 221.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Ferns without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Galway to Ferns, including transfers.
Galway to Ferns bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Ferns train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Ferns is to bus via Dublin which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ferns, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ferns via Bachelors Walk and Merrion Square in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Ferns via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Arklow, and Arklow W in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Airport Zone 14 to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Square to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Square to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 14 to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Ferns bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Ferns train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Ferns is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Galway to Ferns.
There are 115+ hotels available in Ferns.








