There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus H2
3h 41m€22–30Drive 219.3 km
- Drive from Galway to Portmarnockcar 219.3 km
2h 17m€37–54Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Villagebus 102
3h 42m€23–30
Galway to Portmarnock by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Portmarnock is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portmarnock via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Galway and Portmarnock is 221 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Galway to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Galway to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Portmarnock is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Portmarnock, 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 Portmarnock Village via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Portmarnock is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Galway to Portmarnock.
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