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How to get fromGalway to Tarbertby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3h 40m
    €28–57

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Killimer Ferybus bus 337
    3. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    4h 17m
    €24–51

  3. Drive 150.4 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Tarbertcar car 150.4 km
    1h 48m
    €26–37

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus bus 314
    4h 39m
    €27–37

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus bus 314
    4h 57m
    €34–47

Galway to Tarbert by bus and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 127.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Tarbert via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 57m.

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