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How to get fromGalway to Fordstownby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Fordstown by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Tullamoretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Spollanstown to Kinnegadbus bus 845 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Kinnegad to Fordstowntaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    €67–89

  2. Drive  169.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway to Fordstowncar car 169.8 km
    2h 10m
    €30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrlbus bus Gm13
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kellsbus bus 109X
    4h 21m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Barbican Gatebus bus 190
    4h 22m
    €56–72

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Navan Rd Stn to Athboybus bus 111 / ...
    4h 41m
    €49–66

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Map of how to get from Galway to Fordstown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Fordstown, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Cathedral to Fordstown via Cavan Cathdrl, Cavan Bus Stn, and Kells in around 4h 21m.

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