There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Rathcoole by train, bus, or car
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Galway to Rathcoole by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Rathcoole is to train which costs €21 - €28 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Rathcoole via Parkgate St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Galway and Rathcoole is 225 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathcoole without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €21 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Galway to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Galway to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathcoole is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €21 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 69 bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Rathcoole via Parkgate St in around 4h 3m.
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Rathcoole is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Galway to Rathcoole.
There are 1100+ hotels available in Rathcoole.