There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Palmerstown by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761
2h 42m€22–29Bus via Birr
cheapest- Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus 844
- Take the bus from Birr to Palmerstown R148bus 845 / ...
4h 42m€17–22Train
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 54m€21–28Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Palmerstowncar 199.4 km
2h€36–52
Galway to Palmerstown by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Palmerstown is to bus via Birr which costs €17 - €23 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Palmerstown is to drive which takes 2h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Palmerstown. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Palmerstown R148 via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Palmerstown. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Galway and Palmerstown is 217 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Palmerstown without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Galway to Palmerstown, including transfers.
Galway to Palmerstown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Palmerstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Palmerstown is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €28 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Palmerstown, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Merchants Rd to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Palmerstown R148
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Palmerstown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Palmerstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Palmerstown is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Galway to Palmerstown.
There are 1118+ hotels available in Palmerstown.