There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Rathmines by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Rathmines by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Galway to Rathmines is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Rathmines is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Military Road via Parkgate St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Charlemont via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Galway and Rathmines is 209 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathmines without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Galway to Rathmines, including transfers.
Galway to Rathmines bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathmines is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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 Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Rathmines bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Rathmines is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Galway to Rathmines.
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