There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Rathdrum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Ic
5h 20m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Ashfordbus 1414b
5h 37m€29–40Drive 224.2 km
- Drive from Galway to Rathdrumcar 224.2 km
3h 1m€40–58
Galway to Rathdrum by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Rathdrum is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC and Ashford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Galway and Rathdrum is 272 km. The road distance is 224.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Galway to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Galway to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathdrum is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Rathdrum via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC, and Ashford in around 5h 37m.
- 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
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Ashford
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Rathdrum is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Galway to Rathdrum.
There are 117+ hotels available in Rathdrum.