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How to get fromGalway to Lough Reaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Lough Rea by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Loughreabus bus 763
    35 min
    €1–13

  2. Drive  37.2 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Loughreacar car 37.2 km
    33 min
    €7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galway to Loughreataxi taxi 37.2 km
    33 min
    €55–70

  4. Line 844 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Loughreabus bus 844
    45 min
    €15–19

  5. Bus via Lough Rea

    1. Take the bus from Galway Eyre Square to Loughrea Athenry Roadbus bus 920
    51 min
    €10–14

Galway to Lough Rea by bus

Calendar188Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket€1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.9 km
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Lough Rea, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Loughrea every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 35 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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