There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Fethard by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stnbus 55
5h 51m€32–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Clonmeltrain Re
6h 9m€26–37Bus via Thurles
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
- Take the bus from Thurles to Fethardbus 393 / ...
6h 8mDrive 159.6 km
- Drive from Galway to Fethardcar 159.6 km
2h 25m€27–39Train, bus via Portarlington
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingfordbus 858
5h 58m€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stnbus 55
6h 9m€39–55
Galway to Fethard by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Fethard is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Fethard is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Fethard. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Fethard via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Fethard. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Clonmel via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Galway and Fethard is 211 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Fethard without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Galway to Fethard, including transfers.
Galway to Fethard bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Fethard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Fethard is to bus via Thurles which takes 6h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Fethard, IE-TA, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Fethard via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Thurles in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Fethard via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Clonmel, and Gladstone Street in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Clonmel
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Thurles to Fethard
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Fethard bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Fethard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Fethard is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Galway to Fethard.
There are 83+ hotels available in Fethard.



