There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Rathvilly by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 14m€20–31Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvillybus 132
6h 1m€38–51Drive 193.1 km
- Drive from Galway to Rathvillycar 193.1 km
2h 40m€34–49
Galway to Rathvilly by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Rathvilly is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Rathvilly is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Rathvilly. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Rathvilly via Heuston Station and Connolly Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Rathvilly. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Galway and Rathvilly is 221 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathvilly without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Galway to Rathvilly, including transfers.
Galway to Rathvilly bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Rathvilly train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Rathvilly is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathvilly, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Rathvilly via Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Rathvilly via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, S O'Casey Br, and Connolly Station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Rathvilly bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Rathvilly train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Rathvilly is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Galway to Rathvilly.
There are 131+ hotels available in Rathvilly.