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How to get fromGalway to Fethardby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Fethard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Thurlestrain train Re / ...
    4h 17m
    €60–84

  2. Drive  159.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway to Fethardcar car 159.6 km
    2h 25m
    €28–41

  3. Bus via Thurles

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus bus 391
    3. Take the bus from Thurles to Fethardbus bus 393 / ...
    6h 8m
    €29–39

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stnbus bus 55
    5h 51m
    €32–45

  5. Train, bus via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingfordbus bus 858a / ...
    5h 54m
    €28–40

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stnbus bus 55
    6h 9m
    €39–55

Galway to Fethard by bus and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Fethard, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Fethard via Portarlington and Thurles in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Fethard via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Thurles in around 6h 8m.

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