There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Rathfarnham by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Rathfarnham by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Galway to Rathfarnham is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Rathfarnham is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Crannagh Road via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Rathfarnham. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Abbey St. via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Galway and Rathfarnham is 213 km. The road distance is 209.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathfarnham without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Galway to Rathfarnham, including transfers.
Galway to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathfarnham is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathfarnham, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. 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 Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Rathfarnham bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Rathfarnham train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Rathfarnham is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Galway to Rathfarnham.
There are 1103+ hotels available in Rathfarnham.