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How to get fromGalway to Slea Headby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    7h 17m
    €68–90

  2. Bus via Killarney

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Dinglebus bus 276
    8h 36m
    €42–59

  3. Train, bus via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    8h 16m
    €70–96

  4. Drive  258.4 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Slea Headcar car 258.4 km
    3h 17m
    €45–66

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    7h 35m
    €75–100

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  • Distance: 287.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Slea Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Slea Head via Limerick Colbert, Tralee Bus Station, and Dingle in around 7h 35m.

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