There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Glenmalure by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Ic
5h 35m€44–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Bollarney Wdsbus 133
7h 40m€37–55Drive 215.8 km
- Drive from Galway to Glenmalurecar 215.8 km
3h 6m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Bollarney Wdsbus 133
8h 1m€37–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Glenmalure is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Glenmalure is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Glenmalure. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Glenmalure via South Townsend St, Wicklow Lidl and Rathdrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Glenmalure. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Galway and Glenmalure is 283 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Glenmalure without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Galway to Glenmalure, including transfers.
Galway to Glenmalure bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Glenmalure train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Glenmalure is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Glenmalure, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Glenmalure via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Rathdrum in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Glenmalure via Bachelors Walk, South Townsend St, Wicklow Lidl, and Rathdrum in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from South Townsend St to Bollarney Wds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Bollarney Wds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Glenmalure bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Glenmalure train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Glenmalure is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Galway to Glenmalure.
There are 132+ hotels available in Glenmalure.









