There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€35–47Drive 182.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Punchestown Racecoursecar 182.7 km
2h 28m€31–45Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to St Corban's Placebus 126 / ...
3h 37m€35–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at St Corban's Place via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Sallins via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Galway and Punchestown Racecourse is 187 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse, including transfers.
Galway to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 126 bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Punchestown Racecourse, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Punchestown Racecourse via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and St Corban's Place in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to St Corban's Place
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Punchestown Racecourse bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Punchestown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Punchestown Racecourse is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Galway to Punchestown Racecourse.
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