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How to get fromGalway to Sheep's Headby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Sheep's Head by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Drive from Killarney to Sheep's Headcar car
    7h 17m
    €50–72

  2. Bus, taxi via The Pontoon

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to The Pontoonbus bus 231
    3. Take the taxi from The Pontoon to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    7h 20m

  3. Drive  289.4 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Sheep's Headcar car 289.4 km
    3h 56m
    €51–74

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Goleenbus bus 237
    3. Take the taxi from Goleen to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    €106–147

  5. Bus, taxi via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to The Pontoonbus bus 231
    4. Take the taxi from The Pontoon to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    8h 20m

  6. Bus, taxi via Skibbereen

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    3. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Barleycovebus bus 265
    4. Take the taxi from Barleycove to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    9h 8m
    €111–152

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  • Distance: 470 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Sheep's Head, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Sheep's Head. However, you can take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Killarney, then drive to Sheep's Head. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Parnell Place, take the bus to The Pontoon, then take the taxi to Sheep's Head.

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