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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Shillelagh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 800 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Shillelaghbus bus 800
    5h 28m
    €21–32

  2. Bus, line 800 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Saint Peter and Paul's Churchbus bus 823
    3. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Shillelaghbus bus 800
    7h 29m
    €20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Shillelaghbus bus 132
    5h 43m
    €41–56

  4. Drive  206.5 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Shillelaghcar car 206.5 km
    2h 52m
    €36–51

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Shillelaghbus bus 132
    6h 9m
    €38–53

Galway to Shillelagh by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Shillelagh via Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Busáras, and Connolly Station in around 5h 43m.

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