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How to get fromGalway to Newcastleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Newcastle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus bus 55
    4h 18m
    €51–69

  2. Drive 178.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway to Newcastlecar car 178.1 km
    2h 15m
    €30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus bus 55
    4h 36m
    €58–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Clonmeltrain train Re
    4h 58m
    €45–58

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  • Distance: 196.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Newcastle, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Newcastle via Limerick Colbert and Cahir in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Newcastle via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Clonmel in around 4h 58m.

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