There are 3 ways to get from Galway to The Rower by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Thomastowntrain Re / ...
4h 41m€53–73Drive 197.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to The Rowercar 197.5 km
2h 55m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
7h 34m€85–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to The Rower is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to The Rower is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to The Rower. However, there are services departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at New Ross via Limerick Colbert and The Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to The Rower. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thomastown via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Galway and The Rower is 279 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway to The Rower without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Galway to The Rower, including transfers.
Galway to The Rower bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway to The Rower train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to The Rower is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and The Rower, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to The Rower via Kildare and Thomastown in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to The Rower via Limerick Colbert, Waterford Bus Stn, The Clock Tower, and New Ross in around 7h 34m.
- 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 Kildare to Thomastown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to The Rower bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Galway to The Rower train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to The Rower is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Galway to The Rower.
There are 207+ hotels available in The Rower.



