There are 4 ways to get from Galway to The Curragh by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 18m€17–23Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Curragh Campbus 126 / ...
4h 49m€22–29Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Galway to The Curraghcar 169.4 km
2h 11m€30–44Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€19–26
Galway to The Curragh by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to The Curragh is to train which costs €17 - €23 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to The Curragh is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €29 - €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 Camp via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
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 18m.
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 18m and costs €17 - €23.
It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 18m and costs €17 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 49m.
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 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Curragh Camp via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Heuston Station to Curragh Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
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 147+ hotels available in The Curragh.