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How to get fromGalway to Rathvillyby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Rathvilly by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Blessington

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Sallinstrain train Ic / ...
    5h 18m
    €31–44

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 30m
    €20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvillybus bus 132
    5h 19m
    €36–51

  4. Drive  193.1 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Rathvillycar car 193.1 km
    2h 40m
    €35–50

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvillybus bus 132
    5h 42m
    €35–49

  6. Bus via Birr

    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Instbus bus
    7h 31m

Galway to Rathvilly by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathvilly, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Sallins twice daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Rathvilly via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Custom Hse Quay, and Connolly Station in around 5h 19m.

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