There are 4 ways to get from Galway to The Curragh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 6m€17–23Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Curraghbus 126 / ...
4h 47m€22–29Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Galway to The Curraghcar 169.4 km
2h 11m€29–42Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
4h 48m€19–26
Galway to The Curragh by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to The Curragh is to train which costs €17 - €23 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to The Curragh is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to The Curragh. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Curragh via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to The Curragh. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Kildare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Galway and The Curragh is 166 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to The Curragh without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €17 - €23.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Galway to The Curragh, including transfers.
Galway to The Curragh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to The Curragh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to The Curragh is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €17 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and The Curragh, IE-KE, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Kildare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Curragh via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Curragh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to The Curragh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to The Curragh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to The Curragh is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Galway to The Curragh.
There are 153+ hotels available in The Curragh.