There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Ross Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
5h 26m€24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 1m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
6h 47m€27–40Drive 204.6 km
- Drive from Galway to Ross Castlecar 204.6 km
2h 36m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
6h 43m€35–48
Galway to Ross Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ross Castle is to bus via Limerick which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Ross Castle is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Ross Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Ross Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ross Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killarney via Limerick, Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Galway and Ross Castle is 210 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Ross Castle without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 26m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Galway to Ross Castle, including transfers.
Galway to Ross Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Ross Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Ross Castle is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 26m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ross Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ross Castle via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Ross Castle via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Ross Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Ross Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Ross Castle is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Galway to Ross Castle.
There are 527+ hotels available in Ross Castle.