There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Lough Tay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 15m€68–90Drive 217.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Lough Taycar 217.1 km
2h 54m€37–54Bus, line 133 bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Glenviewbus 133
4h 15m€56–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Lough Tay is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Lough Tay is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Lough Tay. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Glenview via South Townsend St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Lough Tay. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Galway and Lough Tay is 241 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Lough Tay without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Galway to Lough Tay, including transfers.
Galway to Lough Tay bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Lough Tay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Lough Tay is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 133 bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Lough Tay, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Lough Tay via Bachelors Walk, South Townsend St, and Glenview in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from South Townsend St to Glenview
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Lough Tay bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Lough Tay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Lough Tay is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Galway to Lough Tay.
There are 1266+ hotels available in Lough Tay.