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How to get fromGalway to Tarbert Islandby train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Tarbert Island by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Killimerbus bus 337
    3. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    4h 15m
    €18–43

  2. Bus, car ferry via Killimer

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Killimerbus bus 337
    3. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    4h 15m
    €24–51

  3. Drive  152.7 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Tarbert Islandcar car 152.7 km
    1h 50m
    €27–39

  4. Bus, car ferry

    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 carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    4h 19m
    €24–51

Galway to Tarbert Island by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Galway to Tarbert Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Tarbert Island. However, you can take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Station, take the bus to Killimer, walk to Killimer, then take the car ferry to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Tarbert via Ennis Station, Killimer, and Killimer in around 4h 15m.

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