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

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

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  1. Bus, line 850 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    3h 17m
    €12–16

  2. Train, line 834 bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl Stbus bus 834
    4h 14m
    €20–29

  3. Drive  102.9 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Roscreacar car 102.9 km
    1h 31m
    €18–26

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    3h 56m
    €19–27

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    4h 5m
    €17–23

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Ballybrophytrain train Re
    4h 42m
    €19–29

Galway to Roscrea by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Roscrea Aby St via Birr in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Roscrea via Portarlington and Ballybrophy in around 4h 42m.

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