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How to get fromGalway to Waterford Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Waterford Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    5h 56m
    €27–39

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    6h 15m
    €30–55

  3. Drive 219.3 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Waterford Castlecar car 219.3 km
    2h 59m
    €38–54

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    6h 39m
    €32–58

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus bus Wi05
    7h 2m

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  • Distance: 296.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Waterford Castle, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Waterford Castle via Kildare, Waterford, The Clock Tower, and Earls Court in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Waterford Castle via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Waterford Bus Stn, and Ardkeen Woods in around 6h 39m.

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