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How to get fromGalway to Watervilleby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Waterville by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Killarney

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    7h 11m
    €29–41

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    8h 14m
    €32–47

  3. Drive 263.4 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Watervillecar car 263.4 km
    3h 24m
    €45–65

  4. Train, bus via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to Watervillebus bus 280 / ...
    8h 48m
    €37–68

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to Watervillebus bus R37
    9h 22m
    €30–45

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to Watervillebus bus R37
    9h 40m
    €37–54

Galway to Waterville by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Waterville, IE-KY, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Waterville via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 11m.

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