There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Tallaght by train, bus, or car
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Galway to Tallaght by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Tallaght is to train which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Tallaght is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Tallaght. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Ol Blessington Rd via Hawkins Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Tallaght. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Tallaght via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Galway and Tallaght is 218 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Tallaght without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Galway to Tallaght, including transfers.
Galway to Tallaght bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Tallaght train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Tallaght is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Tallaght, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ol Blessington Rd via Bachelors Walk and Hawkins Street in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Hawkins Street to Ol Blessington Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from Hawkins Street to Ol Blessington Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Nitelink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Tallaght bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Tallaght train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Tallaght is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Galway to Tallaght.
There are 1118+ hotels available in Tallaght.