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How to get fromGalway to Mizen Headby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Mizen Head by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Drive from Killarney to Mizen Headcar car
    7h 25m
    €51–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    3. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Mizen Headbus bus 265
    8h 18m
    €36–57

  3. Drive  296.8 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Mizen Headcar car 296.8 km
    3h 59m
    €51–74

Galway to Mizen Head by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Mizen Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Mizen Head via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Patrick's Quay, and Skibbereen in around 8h 18m.

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